Understanding and Managing Grief, November 1 - November 7, 2015

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

The condolences end. Being a widow doesn't. http://wpo.st/Qell0 « The Washington Post

Using Cremated Remains to Make Portraits, http://j.mp/1WDMNHN « A Good Goodbye

Don’t Make Them Eat Cake, http://j.mp/1Pqti51 « Modern Loss

In Grief: Feeling Let Down By Closest Friends

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[Reviewed and updated February 21, 2026]

I can't tell you the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone. ~ Ed Sheeran

A reader writes: I've grown up as a people pleaser and a pretty much a doormat, taking care of others' needs always before my own. As one of my dad's primary caretakers, I became overwhelmed with burnout as I was given a great deal of the responsibility of taking care of him as he was bedridden as well as running errands, doing chores, etc.

Now my father's gone. I'm on the edge of depression and my closest friends are not only, NOT supporting me but also being judgmental and critical about how long I stayed to take care of family matters until I flew home.

Understanding and Managing Grief, July 5 - July 11, 2015

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

What I Wish More People Understood About Losing A Child, http://j.mp/1xifKlI « MindBodyGreen

How to sit with Grief, http://j.mp/1Mi6sc4 « Elephant Journal

How Your Words Can Complicate My Grief, http://j.mp/1TmM7Xp « GriefMinisterDotCom

Understanding and Managing Grief, May 24 - May 30, 2015

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:


Widow's Voice has a New Home, http://j.mp/1HRWoIu « Widow's Voice

In grief, Use Continuing Bonds for Healing, http://j.mp/1G7mQ0u « With Sympathy Gifts and Keepsakes

You've Got the Power -- How to Know If You Are Doing Your Grief Work, http://j.mp/1FFBOaO « Ezine Articles

Understanding and Managing Grief, April 19 - April 25, 2015

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

 Grief is powerful. Here are 6 lessons survivors learn from tragedy, http://j.mp/1HDpUzR « Vox

How To Deal When Your Widowed Parent Starts Dating Again, http://j.mp/1Gg3TTv « Adequate Man

Groundbreaking Guidelines Address Grief, Trauma, Distress of Suicide Loss, http://j.mp/1z1CxmW « Grief after Suicide Blog

Caregiving and Hospice, April 7 - April 13, 2013

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

Change the warfare metaphors when it comes to illness, http://j.mp/ZUxSSq « KevinMD.com

Smart! Hospice develops app to speed patient referral, education, access to care, http://bit.ly/157fwys via @ctsinclair and @abbrody

When Caregiving Ends and Grieving Begins, http://j.mp/16UmlkW « The Grief Toolbox

Jennifer Aniston's Guide to Friendship: Keep It Old,  http://bit.ly/10IxAsR « Brainstorm

Beautiful: An Open Letter to Men Who Are Caregivers,  http://j.mp/1722jDw « Leeza's Place

Coping with Pet Loss, April 7 - April 13, 2013

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

A Crazy Ferret and Supportive Friends Help with Pet Loss, http://j.mp/YkD7Ep by @RainStickland

When Animals Mourn: Taking Solace From Knowing That Grief Is Not Uniquely Human, http://j.mp/1537iab