by Reuben M. Chow, Living-With-Grief.com

As we mourn the loss of our loved ones, it is often tempting to retreat into a shell, to build a barrier and shut ourselves away from the love of others, and any interaction with them. Read more »

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Posted: August 27th, 2008 under All Articles on Grief, Emotions of Grief, Grief Stages or the Grief Cycle, How to Cope with Grief in the Long Term, How to Deal with Grief in the Short Term.
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by Reuben M. Chow, Living-With-Grief.com

During the immediate period after the passing of a loved one, we are usually surrounded with care, concern and the support of friends, relatives and other associates. They ask how we are, they go easy on us, they console us, and they volunteer whatever help is needed. Read more »

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by Reuben M. Chow, Living-With-Grief.com

Certain materials are usually strongly associated with  the passing of our loved ones. Read more »

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by Reuben M. Chow, Living-With-Grief.com

Every now and then, I see or meet someone who reminds me of my late father or late mother. It could be how they look, the way they speak, their personality, or just the way they move. Read more »

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by Reuben M. Chow, Living-With-Grief.com

I used to spend maybe a few hours a week with my parents. By “spend”, I mean we were physically together; how much quality time there actually was, is another question altogether. Read more »

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Posted: August 27th, 2008 under All Articles on Grief, How to Cope with Grief in the Long Term, Positive Side of Grief.
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by Reuben M. Chow, Living-With-Grief.com

There are a few dates every year which the gaping hole in my life left by my departed parents become more apparent than ever. Read more »

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Posted: August 26th, 2008 under All Articles on Grief, Emotions of Grief, Grief Cycle of Recurrent Challenges, How to Cope with Grief in the Long Term.
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by Reuben M. Chow, Living-With-Grief.com 

When a loved one leaves, invariably, there would be discussions which have not been completed, conflicts which have not been resolved, quarrels which have not been settled, things which have not been done, forgiveness which has not been given, love which has not been shared, and words which have not been said. Read more »

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Posted: August 26th, 2008 under All Articles on Grief, Emotions of Grief, Grief Cycle of Recurrent Challenges, How to Cope with Grief in the Long Term, How to Deal with Grief in the Short Term, Symptoms of Grief.
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by Reuben M. Chow, Living-With-Grief.com

There are a few songs which always bring a tear to my eyes. Some because my parents liked them. Some because I once heard my parents sing them. Some because we sang them together. Some just because their lyrics feel so applicable, or remind me of something. Read more »

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Posted: August 26th, 2008 under All Articles on Grief, Emotions of Grief, Grief Cycle of Recurrent Challenges.
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During the early days after the passing of my dad in 2005, I was, naturally, feeling rather empty.

There were ‘whys’, ‘ifs’, and ‘buts’. Read more »

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by Reuben M. Chow, Living-With-Grief.com

Have you, in your grieving journey, had someone tell you that you are over-reacting, or that you shouldn’t or needn’t be feeling the way you are, or that you should have gotten over it or moved on by now? Read more »

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Posted: August 26th, 2008 under All Articles on Grief, Emotions of Grief, Grief Cycle of Recurrent Challenges, Grief Stages or the Grief Cycle, How to Cope with Grief in the Long Term, Symptoms of Grief.
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