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Stages of Grief
The “stages” of grief are neither tidy nor controllable. Those who grieve walk a lonely, deeply personal path. Not a traditional advice column, Stages of Grief offers safety, anonymity, and friendship.
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Photo: Seoul War Memorial, courtesy Danleo
Part 2, Before going further: What forgiveness is not
Forgiving the dead may be illogical, but it is never stupid. Published 4:43 p.m. May 24, 2011 - Comments
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Death and forgiveness: Part 1
Forgiveness is a deliberately illogical personal decision with a beneficial outcome. Published 10:35 a.m. May 18, 2011 - Comments
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An exercise for dealing with grief: Meditating on loss by invoking the spirit
It’s possible to meditate and receive comfort in the midst of lingering grief. Published 6:35 p.m. May 10, 2011 - Comments
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Grieving and Loss: The Importance of Names
Mentioning the name of a recently deceased loved one in ordinary conversation: Is it helpful or harmful? Published 2:55 p.m. May 1, 2011 - Comments
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Grieving the Death of a Pet
Grief over the death of a pet deserves respectful attention. Published 8:24 p.m. April 21, 2011 - Comments
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A grief unobserved: Our own mortality
The death of Walter Breuning, the oldest man in the world, prompts thoughts about our own longevity. Published 3:09 p.m. April 15, 2011 - Comments
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Funeral preparations: How to choose a eulogist
After a death, unanticipated and agonizing decisions demand your attention. One of them may be asking a eulogist to speak. Published 5:49 p.m. April 8, 2011 - Comments
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Grief is not rocket science: It’s harder
How does a highly trained, logical mind deal with grief and loss? Published 2:53 p.m. March 20, 2011 - Comments
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Platitudes? What to say when you don't know what to say
Nobody cares how original or profound you are at a funeral. Intent is all that matters. Published 2:48 p.m. February 22, 2011 - Comments
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When's Daddy coming back?
The loss of a parent brings unimaginable hardship. Helping your child deal with the death of your spouse. Published 5:24 p.m. February 13, 2011 - Comments
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Frances Ponick
Fran Ponick is a speaker, author, poet, playwright, commentator, teacher, philosopher, and coach. She has decades of experience in technical, business, marketing, and proposal writing and editing, and has won awards in journalism, formal poetry, and acting, and has recently ...
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Fran Ponick is a speaker, author, poet, playwright, commentator, teacher, philosopher, and coach. She has decades of experience in technical, business, marketing, and proposal writing and editing, and has won awards in journalism, formal poetry, and acting, and has recently served as a consultant to DoD.
In 2011, Fran channeled her communication skills toward helping those who have suffered the recent loss of a loved one. Her new book, Only Angels Can Wing It: How to Prepare a Eulogy Quickly and Present It Compassionately, is available from Amazon.com.
