My Wife Of 51 Years Died. Here’s What I Learned.
Richard Toth thought he was prepared for the death of someone he loved for more than half a century. Then he discovered that he wasn’t. Read the full article here >>
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Grief and the Holidays
Holidays mark the passage of time in our lives. They are part of the milestones we share with each other and they generally represent time spent with family. But since holidays are for being with those we love the most, how on earth can anyone be expected to cope with them when a loved one … Read more
How to Cope with Grief During the Holidays
Grief does not take a back seat during the holidays and can often be magnified. It’s important to acknowledge your feelings and not avoid them. Read the full article here >>
64 Examples of Disenfranchised Grief
We often equate grief to a physical death, but that isn’t always the case. Grief takes on many forms and disenfranchised grief is just one of them. Thanks to What’s Your Grief for this helpful piece. Read the Full Article Here >>
WYD Podcast With Jill Schock – Being a Death Doula in the time of COVID-19
The more people divide, the worse things are going to get. I hope that we’re able to see the nuggets of beauty in life and take advantage of those—of those moments, of those people, of those times, of those restaurant reservations, instead of isolating out of fear or anger, and coming together, really, instead.
How Grief Works
It’s pretty safe to say that grief is one of those emotional bullets that’s impossible to dodge. Unfortunately for the majority of us, grief becomes more common as we get older and have more life experiences. Read the full article here >>
The truth about animal grief
“We humans don’t own love or grief – these emotions are widespread in other animals,” says Dr Barbara J King, Emerita Professor of Anthropology at the College of William and Mary, and author of How Animals Grieve. Read the full article here >>
WYD Podcast With Jill Chandler
Jill Chandler handled many roles in her life: performer, wife, mother. But when her husband Donald died, Jill became a young widow. She spoke with us about grief, loss, healing and the fact that life does go on.
WYD Podcast – Map of Memory Lane
Francesca has written a richly illustrated book for children that introduces the importance of memories of those we love who have died. Children are one of the most vital aspects of our society, and yet they are often the ones left out of important conversations, particularly about death. WYD speaks with Francesca about her new book.
An Interview with Francesca Arnoldy
Join Francesca Arnoldy (Contemplative Doula) and Johanna Lunn (When You Die Project) for a robust discussion about Lunn’s new documentary, including Q&A with end-of-life doulas.
