Death is a part of life and at some point we will all take our final breath. Sometimes we have “warning” such as fatal diseases that worsen over a period of time. But often, death comes unexpectedly, giving us no…
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One of the hardest things a person ever has to do is helplessly watch a loved one suffer. When a life partner is suffering from depression it is absolutely natural to go through a period of mourning, complete with denial,…
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    As humans, we are capable of experiencing moments of great joy and elation throughout our lives.  These are moments that fill us with happiness and, some would say, make life worth living.  At the same time that life offers…
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Because emergencies are by nature unpredictable, all families should have a family emergency plan so that everyone will know what to do if disaster strikes. An example of something that is truly important for families, is the designated meet-up place…
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When a member of one’s family is suffering with a mental illness, the whole family is suffering right alongside him or her. Mental illness is a terrible disease and unfortunately, it is one that is rarely understood by those who…
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In the legal and personal sense, what happens in the aftermath of a crisis such as rape is tricky and full of possible sinkholes for the victim and those who are trying to help the victim. Based on past history,…
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Depression, whether temporary or longstanding, is a terrible thing to have to deal with. When a person is coping with feelings of depression, the people who are close to them will be feeling the effects of this emotional trouble, as…
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Are you someone who is married or in a relationship? If so, is it correct that your relationship appears to be on shaky ground? In order for a relationship to last indefinitely, there are a lot of things that the…
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When a loved one dies, the decisions to face are tough. Point-blank, no one is emotionally ready to say goodbye to the person loved and cared for, but decisions must be made. A popular choice for many people is cremation….
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An Irish wake is a traditional funeral ritual and right of the dead and those who mourn them. There have been changes over the years. But lets examine the most traditional of wakes, the Caoineath. The wake is conducted in…
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Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.  That is what we often here about our eventual re-joining of the matter from which we came.  Then the funeral industry came along and embalming became the preferred method for “preserving” the body for…
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The decision to be or not be cremated may come from a lifetime of deep-seated beliefs (i.e., cultural, superstitious, or religious).  Many people base their decision on these factors. However, there may be overriding issues that will dominate the deceased’s…
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Well, who said funerals were going to be fun, anyway?  There are probably a number of subjects that should be avoided at any given funeral.  My best guess is, the closer you are to someone, the more subjects there are…
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“Help Me! Help Me! I’ve been raped!” A young woman over the Internet claims she was raped the next morning after having consensual sex the night before with the same man. Apparently, the next morning, the young man sexually forced…
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There have been many incidents of stalking that have resulted in the death of the victim as well as others or at least have left victims in fear of being killed. The behaviors and persistence displayed by stalkers when pursuing…
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It is a well-known fact that the family plays a crucial role in the recovery process for a person suffering from mental illness.  However, it can be psychologically and physically exhausting for the family to be taking care of its…
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Subjects to Avoid at Funerals I just walked out on two of my friends. One was dead, the other was just dead wrong. Mike died after a long and painful illness. His fifteen-year-old, Jay, elected to live with his dad,…
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