Tag: Death
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5 movies that can help you deal with grief and loss
Young or old, struggling or successful, change happens to us all. Movies are here to remind us that we are not alone – and that even the worst moments pass.
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Breakdown vs Breakthrough: How trauma can change your life
Tragedies and accidents can trigger stress, anxiety and depression; or they can be a catalyst for positive change. How can you manage the process to bring positive results out of negative events?
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#GetMeTo21 Gabi Lowe, a compelling memoir about her daughter’s passing and the lessons
Young South African heroine Jenna Lowe died after a battle with a rare lung disease and a double lung transplant. Her mother, Gabi Lowe, tells the brutal truth behind the story that we think we know. Baby Brunch The Parenting Series, made just for you, by BrightRock. Content hosted by iono.fm
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A mom’s journey from loss to support and hope to other parents
Nanki lost her baby boy at 39 weeks. Through her own loss, she felt inspired to reach out and help other parents who have, and are, suffering after losing a child. Baby Brunch The Parenting Series, made just for you, by BrightRock Content hosted by iono.fm
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When I lost my father, I had to learn how to find myself
He was an absent dad for the most part, and the hurt he left behind has taken many years to heal. But even in the hardest of times, there have been lessons to learn about the power of standing strongly on your own
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Love is a gift that lives in my garden
It’s a place to sit and contemplate, to dwell on memories of loved ones and days gone by. But more that, the handmade wooden bench in the garden is a symbol of the healing power of love
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The Great Choose-a-Guardian Braai
My husband and I recently updated our wills. When I say recently, I’m including the six to eight months preceding the actual update, signing and safe storage. This included looking at our original choices of guardians and surreptitiously vetting them again.
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Talking to Your Kids About the Ultimate Taboo
Children are exposed to death, and need support to understand the sudden absence of a loved one, as does everyone. I have come to see that children are more candid and less guarded than their adults, and that there is much to learn from them.
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The Three Big Lessons I’ve Learned About Love, Life, & growing Older
My late sister and I used to scoff at older people. Now that she’s gone, I find myself delighting in getting older.