We never want to see our friends struggle, but when a friend loses someone it can be difficult to know what to do and say. You don’t want to offend the person, but the grieving process can be a difficult path to navigate. What if you say the wrong thing or do the wrong thing? … Read More
Month: June 2018
Summer is Here: A Guide to Gifting Garden Memorials
Losing someone in life is never easy. Unfortunately, the grieving process can be long and complicated and if you know a friend or family member that lost someone close to them, they may still be grieving. What can you do about that? Have you ever thought about sending a memorial gift to that person? If … Read More
How to Choose the Best Sympathy Gift for Grieving Spouses
When someone loses a spouse, it can be an extremely emotional and difficult time. Their person, their rock, their partner is no longer with them and that can cause intense feelings. If you know someone that has recently lost a spouse, your mind might be reeling with sympathy. It’s understandable to want to be there … Read More
Father’s Day without Dad: Learning How to Cope
Losing parents is one of the most difficult things to go through, especially when holidays come around. If this is your first Father’s Day without your dad, you might be struggling to cope with the loss. The emotions that arise during this day can be intense and feel overwhelming, but it is possible to get … Read More
What is Anticipatory Grief?
When we’re are on the verge of losing something or someone, our bodies sometimes react to that fear. This is called anticipatory grief. Anticipatory grief is an extremely strong emotion, so it is important to understand what it is and how it presents itself. What is Anticipatory Grief? Defined a grief that occurs before a certain … Read More
Hard Lessons Learned About Grief: How Can You Turn Things Around After a Tragedy?
Losing someone close to us is never easy. First, comes the initial shock and disbelief. We struggle to believe that our loved one is really gone. However, when that reality really sets in, the overwhelming surge of emotions can be truly devastating. We feel lost and hopeless and keep asking ourselves why. Why did they leave … Read More






