Today is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. If you are reading this and have lost someone to suicide this makes you a “survivor.” So this day is important for you. But don’t stop there, instead become a thriver! Ask yourself, why shouldn’t I be happy? Your happiness doesn’t ever take away the love you will […]
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Do you have strange visits from the deceased? Have you had experiences with your deceased loved one that might make many people uncomfortable? In fact, those experiences are probably not your usual topic of conversation. You probably believe others will think you are crazy if you talk about them. But, if you had those experiences […]
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Are you around people whose lives are always filled with drama? Be honest. Are you one of those people? I’m not talking about dealing with current grief or tragedy. Those circumstances are usually unexpected and crisis is often present and can’t be avoided. That is not what I am referring to here. What I am […]
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Did you know that water responds to words? It is a Japanese belief that mystical powers dwell in words and names. The word for it is Kotodama. It means “spirit of words”. The significance of Kotodama is that words are alive and have the power to create. Dr. Emoto proved it and it was a […]
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What is grief exactly? The Oxford Dictionary defines it as: “Deep sorrow, especially when caused by someone’s death.” Grief is a natural response to loss when one feels the emotional suffering from the absence of a person or thing. It can be a reaction to any loss. The grief associated with death is familiar to most people, but we […]
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This story is written on my personal experience after the suicide of my husband. Author: Robin Chodak The sun brightly peeks through the window shade in my bedroom. It must be late morning. I lie still. Getting myself up requires more strength than I have. It’s been days, weeks, or months. My brain is foggy. […]
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