Good-bye, Old Friend
Posted January 8th, 2021
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
It’s been a year of lots of losses. Lots of sadness and grief and pain. And also strength, grit, resilience and hope. All of this is what I’m feeling today, as I prepare myself mentally to watch Alex Trebeck’s last episode of Jeopardy tonight. I’m grieving another loss—of someone I never met, never personally knew—but […]
What Mismatched Socks Taught Us About Living With Cancer
Posted November 17th, 2017
Marlys Johnson
My husband, Gary, and I were back in Hospice House after breaking out for two weeks. Love found us there, because there is no hiding from love. Visitors, food, chai tea in cheery red cups, overflowing gift baskets. And these groovy mismatched socks with the manufacturer’s tag that read: “Life’s too short to wear matching socks.” […]
11 Secrets I Learned About Living After Losing
Posted March 14th, 2017
Marlys Johnson
After Hubby died of cancer, I relocated to southern California, claimed my daughter-in-law’s pink-rimmed bike as my own, and said Yes to several not-necessarily-planned-far-in-advance adventures. Adventures, such as … Puerto Rico with son and daughter-in-law, spring break with daughter and son-in-law on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, full-ride scholarship to writers/speakers conference in Cincinnati, meeting long-lost […]
8 Cancer-Generated Secrets For Becoming More Attractive
Posted April 8th, 2016
Marlys Johnson
If you’ve lost something to cancer that is of incredible value — your health, a way of life, someone who is precious beyond words — then it is important to grieve. To take your time and grieve in your own way. At some point, though, it will be to your advantage and good health to set aside […]
Loss and How I Have Learned to Manage
Posted March 30th, 2016
Karen Arnold-Korzeniowski, BSN, RN
Everyone deals with loss. You could be dealing with the loss of a loved one or pet, the loss of a job, the loss of a favorite product when it is discontinued, the loss of a friendship after an argument, the loss of a friendly face when a neighbor moves or a co-worker moves on […]
Coping with Grief and Loss During the Holidays [Webinar]
Posted October 30th, 2014
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
Join us for this live webinar on coping with grief and loss during the holidays.