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Author: Judy

I Can’t stop thinking that my dad is gone because of me

February 1, 2017 Judy

It is not uncommon to feel that you caused the death even if in reality there is no way you…

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Posted in: Asking For Help

What can I do that might help with feeling depressed?

October 20, 2014 Judy

It has been a little over six months since my mom suddenly passed away after 7 years of being sick…

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Posted in: Tips & Tricks Filed under: dealing with emotions, depression, help

I can’t stop feeling that my mom’s death was preventable and my fault.

May 26, 2014 Judy

I lost my mother in a very sudden incident, and I can’t stop reliving the situation on how she could have been saved. I can’t stop feeling that it was preventable and my fault.

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Posted in: Moving Forward Filed under: communication, help, how to, siblings

How does one explain death to younger siblings?

May 5, 2014 Judy

How does one explain death to younger siblings?

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: ask an expert, communication, help, siblings, think parent will come back

How should one expect to feel around the holiday time?

April 14, 2014 Judy

How should one expect to feel around the holiday time? Is it appropriate to use rituals that you used to do with the deceased?

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Posted in: At Home Filed under: dealing with emotions, holiday rituals, holidays, how to

How can I stop being angry at my dad because he died serving in the military?

March 24, 2014 Judy

My father died in the line of duty, and I can’t help but feel that what he did was both heroic and preventable. I don’t know why he enlisted when he could have been safe at home. It makes me angry; how can I help justify his decision and not be angry with him?

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Posted in: Moving Forward Filed under: ask an expert, dealing with emotions, how to, military dealth

My parent died from severe illness; how do I know that I won’t die from the same thing?

March 10, 2014 Judy

My parent died from severe illness; how do I know that I won’t die from the same thing?

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Posted in: Moving Forward Filed under: ask an expert, death from illness, doctor, help

Why are my younger siblings acting like nothing happened?

March 3, 2014 Judy

Whenever I’m with some of my younger siblings they act as if nothing has happened; it makes it seem like they don’t care even though I know they do. Why are they acting this way?

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Posted in: At Home Filed under: communication, help, siblings

How can I help my surviving parent while he or she mourn?

February 24, 2014 Judy

Sometimes I feel that I am just sitting and watching my surviving parent mourn; whenever I try to help he just wipes away his tears and tries to be strong. How can I help–watching him just make me feel sad and useless?

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Posted in: At Home Filed under: communication, dealing with emotions, find comfort, how to help surviving parent

How do you tell the school about parent loss?

February 17, 2014 Judy

How do you recommend telling the school about parent loss? How do you recommend acting once everyone already knows? If…

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Posted in: Tips & Tricks Filed under: communication, school, tips

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