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Is There A Time Limit On Grief?

I would visit with significant others a month after a loved one’s death to determine if they would benefit from our bereavement programs. The one question that I was constantly asked was, “How long should I grieve?” The reason grieving people ask this question is because of the feedback they are receiving from family and [...]

What Death Taught Me About Acceptance

  I had the unique opportunity to work eight years, as a hospice social worker, caring for patients who were dying in their homes. I met people from all walks of life – the wealthy, and poorest of the poor, all ages, religions, and education levels.  The biggest obstacle they faced was denial from either the [...]

We Should Presume Before We Assume

You and a few friends are standing in front of the mall waiting for a friend, when one says I assumed he would be here. You and your friend are talking about Lady Gaga’s new video and assume because it is on u tube she has seen it. You work for hospice and your new [...]

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