Loss

Few Americans Make End-Of-Life Wishes Known

hosted.ap.org | Matt Sedensky | Posted 11.12.2009 | Living


Unlike most Americans, Lillian Landry made her end-of-life decisions years ago: no heroic measures to save her and even instructions on the bar where ...

11 Therapies To Help Deal With Loss

World of Psychology | Posted 11.11.2009 | Living


When you do something to relieve your feelings and to give yourself a sense of achievement, you are accomplishing your journey through bereavement....

Broadway Play Tackles Issues of Death

nytimes.com | Gina Kolata | Posted 11.10.2009 | Living


Ms. Smith, a tall, imposing woman, takes on the character of her subjects by repeating their exact words, complete with regional accents, ums and uhs ...

Helping Children Grieve

Rose Winters | Posted 11.06.2009 | Living


Rose Winters

Losing a loved one is always hard. The emotional impact isn't lessened when loss happens to a child. Though the death of a parent is a traumatic event in a child's life, we feel at a loss how to help.

Getting Through The Holidays After A Loss

divinecaroline.com | Joanne Koegl | Posted 11.04.2009 | Living


When we have lost a loved one, the holiday season can be a painful reminder of how terrible you are feeling instead of bringing warmth, love, and exci...

Legacy: Loss and Love

Rachael Freed | Posted 11.02.2009 | Living


Rachael Freed

All of us yearn to be blessed; all of us need to be held securely in the love left so often unexpressed by our families and friends.

The Difference Between My Dog And Me

Deborah Calla | Posted 10.28.2009 | Living


Deborah Calla

One minute a person is part of our lives and then in the next they are gone -- leaving a huge hole in our lives. How to make sense of it?

What Happens When You Lose A Soul Mate?

divinecaroline.com | : Catherine Behan (View Profile) | Posted 10.27.2009 | Living


She walked to the kitchen to make a pot of coffee and paused, like always, gazing at the faded photo framed in the hallway. It had been twenty years a...

Why Breaking Up Is So Hard to Do

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 10.26.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

Women have an extraordinarily difficult time ending their friendships, even very toxic ones. It's not surprising. Like divorce, the potential losses can be staggering, extending well beyond the friendship per se.

Writing As Therapy: How Three Women Transformed Loss Into Longhand

Nancy Doyle Palmer | Posted 10.23.2009 | Living


Nancy Doyle Palmer

All three of these women have gone through significant and profound loss and all three are seriously the funniest people I know. Hard to pull off, but they do, in person and in their books.

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Scott Foval | Posted 11.10.2009 | Living


Scott Foval

Never forget, but never give in to the hate. That is the challenge.

The Life and Death of Ted Kennedy: Continuing to Learn as We Mourn

SaraKay Smullens | Posted 10.17.2009 | Politics


SaraKay Smullens

Even those who win one moment can face horrific, brutal loss in the next. The rich and famous are no more spared than the rest of us.

Top 10 Reasons Not To Do Yoga

Sadie Nardini | Posted 09.19.2009 | Living


Sadie Nardini

After 15 years of conversations with two types of people--those who crave personal growth, and those who don't, I have come to believe that for many people, there are some darn good reasons not to do yoga...

My Father's Voice

Beth Arnold | Posted 09.16.2009 | Living


Beth Arnold

I hadn't heard my father's voice in almost 30 years -- until today, when I played an old tape recording.

Losing a Childhood Home

Jessica Keener | Posted 08.22.2009 | Living


Jessica Keener

My father's garden gained momentum in May amassing to one thrilling river of colors and scents. But Inside my house, life wasn't as pretty.

When Your Sibling Dies

Irene Rubaum-Keller | Posted 08.15.2009 | Living


Irene Rubaum-Keller

I lost my Mom when I was seven so I have known since then, just how disorderly life can be. She was there one day and gone the next.

Seven Friendship Recovery Affirmations

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 06.17.2009 | Living


Dr. Irene S. Levine

Most friendships don't last forever. If you are reeling from a failed friendship or one that seemed to drift apart, here are some thoughts to help you get over the hurt.

Madonna Is a Motherless Daughter. Give Her a Break.

Irene Rubaum-Keller | Posted 05.03.2009 | Entertainment


Irene Rubaum-Keller

Madonna is also exhibiting the desire for love that can never be met. In her career, and apparent need for attention and love, she is the poster child for Motherless Daughters.

Lord Shiva Kicks Ass: The Liberating Power of Loss

Dean Sluyter | Posted 04.26.2009 | Living


Dean Sluyter

We're all in this same leaking, sinking boat. It's always been this way and always will. Yet a few people have managed to remain unperturbed. What can we learn from these sages?

Hoping to Get Back Together After the Breakup? There's a Better Answer Than "Yes"

Margaret Ruth | Posted 04.25.2009 | Style


Margaret Ruth

So, the best answer for the question: "Will we ever get back together?" is "Act as if you never will."

Coping With Loss

Mona Ackerman | Posted 04.19.2009 | Living


Mona Ackerman

The pain of loss, the agony of bereavement, is legitimate. But I believe that there are other complications that you need to understand if you are to work out your distress.

My Grieving Process: Champagne, Pearls, and Retail Therapy

Marisa Lee | Posted 03.29.2009 | Living


Marisa Lee

I've learned that the loss, just like some of those high school photos, continues to haunt you no matter how much time has passed.

Soul on Fire

Arthur Rosenfeld | Posted 03.19.2009 | Living


Arthur Rosenfeld

Learning to remain relaxed and go with life's flow is a high achievement indeed. Mind-body practice helps, meditation helps, but in the end it is self-awareness that is required.

You Never Know

Ariane de Bonvoisin | Posted 03.02.2009 | Living


Ariane de Bonvoisin

You never know. Take care of the people around you. Listen to your friends and family. Just go to give. Be present. Really, be with people.

What I Gained by Losing in Madoff

Geneen Roth | Posted 02.07.2009 | Living


Geneen Roth

I wish I could say I had reservations about Madoff before The Call, but I did not. Besides, everything about which I "knew better"--stocks, advisors, real estate--was also disastrous.