grief
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Stop Using The Words ‘At Least’ To Comfort
When someone confides in you — about anything from truly awful to just an average shitty day — the next words out of your mouth should never, ever be: “At least…”
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Navigate A Friend Breakup Like You Would A Romantic Breakup
Like romantic relationships, friendships can end. We tend to treat the loss of a friend as a mere blip, but these splits are often just as painful. Let’s start giving friendship break ups the respect they deserve.
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How To Talk To Your Kid About A Loved One’s Illness
My father-in-law was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease nearly 10 years ago. His tremor is noticeable and my daughter has known there is something that makes her Papa’s hands shake. For years, my wife and I chose to leave it at that because no other symptoms have been apparent to her, and she has not asked.
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Give Condolences To Grieving Kids Because They Need Them, Too
Let’s face it. We’re not always awesome at helping friends who are grieving, but when it comes to supporting children who’ve lost a close loved one, we often clench up and fumble even more. They’re little, and can seem so fragile, and it’s hard to know just how much they comprehend (spoiler: It’s a lot…