Dear Jerry, Oh my… I’m so sorry. I meant to write this letter last week but the time just got away on me. I know that’s not a great excuse but it’s the only one I have. As both your friend and a grief counsellor, I promised you I’d write out some thoughts every week … Read More
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How long has it been? (And other not-so-helpful questions.)
Amy flinched at Carrie’s facial expression as Carrie walked toward her. One more friend. One more awkward exchange. One more “How are you doing?” or some other such question. If you’ve followed this blog or read anything in the area of grief and grieving you know that the grieving process is often referred to as … Read More
Useless Phrases
Jane came into my office having said goodbye to her husband two years ago. Her son accompanied her to her first session. Her son explained that Dad had died two years ago and that Mom, a frail woman in her 80s, still had no closure, that she had been unable to get over it. I … Read More