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Grief Cycle of Recurrent Challenges

Guilt, the Undesirable Emotion

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 »

Popularity: 32% [?]

Memorable Songs

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 »

Popularity: 17% [?]

The Unique Experience of Grief

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 »

Popularity: 34% [?]

Don’t Feel Guilty For Moving On; We Deserve To Be Happy

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

Today, on another website, I read about a lady who lost her husband 3 years ago.  She had expected things to get better; however, this third year has been the most intensely emotional for her.

She added that she felt a part of her was moving on. However, she is grieving this ‘moving on’, and she asked if this is normal. Read more »

Popularity: 25% [?]

Grieving and healing don’t happen overnight

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

Many times along the grieving journey, I had found myself making intellectual and emotional breakthroughs; either gaining new insights, feeling more at peace, or both. It felt good to have a sense of ‘progress’. Read more »

Popularity: 20% [?]