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Is Grief Less Shocking When a Death is Expected?

By Julie June 30, 2009 9:47pm 24 Comments

Last week we lost two American Icons: Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson on the same day.  My condolences go out to the both families. It was a tragic day that as an aside shed light on grief and the differences and similarities of a loss that was expected and one that was not.     

Some people assume that the …

The Week In Tragedy...5 Things we can Learn.

By Dr. Orrange June 30, 2009 9:12pm 32 Comments

1) Demerol: I'll never forget a lecture I attended as a resident by a well known toxicologist who said Demerol should be pulled from the market...that it doesn't work any better than any other pain medication and patients love the high it gives them. The American Pain Society said in 2003 that Demerol has no role in acute pain management …

Grieving is Not a Linear Process

By Julie August 5, 2008 2:59pm 40 Comments

 

Today is the two year mark of my mother's passing and I am reminded that grieving is not a linear process.  Over the past few weeks I have noticed some sadness as I've reflected on those final days and life without my mom.  All of that I think is pretty normal stuff.  What surprised me was how much more sadness I feel this …

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This community is dedicated to those who have lost a husband, wife or partner. Anything is open for discussion here, with the hope that we can focus on grief, bereavement, life after loss, and continuing on after a great loss.
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