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A source of tips, information and personal stories on the topics of grief, suicide and brain health.

The Value of Grief 101

The Value of Grief 101

The Value of Grief 101By Chrystal Kellerman When my husband died, I lost what I thought was a support network. I lost lifelong friends who could not understand why "I just couldn't get over it." Well-intentioned people would say things like, "Well at least he doesn't...

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Volunteer spotlight: Q&A with Nick Abbott

Volunteer spotlight: Q&A with Nick Abbott

Volunteer Spotlight: Q&A with Nick Abbott Nick Abbott is a Sharing Kindness volunteer who was recently trained to co-facilitate our peer grief support groups. This year, he led one of the top fundraising teams for the Cape & Islands Suicide Awareness Walk.Q:...

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5 Self-Care Tips for Grief

5 Self-Care Tips for Grief

It’s always important to take care of ourselves, but it’s especially important when we’re grieving the loss of a loved one. The pain of grief often manifests physically as well as emotionally, and can take a serious toll on our minds and bodies. Here are a handful of ways we can incorporate self-care into our daily routines to help ourselves heal after loss.

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