GOOD GRIEF The BellaOnline Bereavement Newsletter

Full Moon April 2008 Issue
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Our series on the emotional landmine known as Mother’s Day continues. Being prepared for it makes a world of difference. Pass along the articles you think will help a friend. Let’s work together to heal the planet.

Current features:

SERMON FOR MOTHERS DAY: Preparing for a major land mine http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art32046.asp

TO THE GRIEVING PARENTS: Getting thru Mother’s Day http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art26537.asp

ABORTION GRIEF: Forbidden to mourn the loss of a child http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art19816.asp

DIFFICULT MOTHERS: When you’re raised by Mommy Dearest
rather than Mrs. Cleaver
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art23567.asp

ADOPTION – A JOYOUS GRIEF. A happy ending, a rough journey http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art45694.asp

GENTLEMEN, A WORD, PLEASE: Grief, the equal opportunity affliction
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art26225.asp

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Easter and Passover Blessings to all.
Amidst the sacred texts of all religions are stories of people suffering, what they learned from it and how they survived. Read these and have hope. While tears may last all night, there is JOY in the morning. Be thankful and live well. Strive for Shalom.

Jaci

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http://www.bellaonline.com/about/Bereavement

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If you have a question, or would like to see something on these topics included in the articles, please contact the editor. It takes a Village to heal. So come, my Village People! Let’s reach out to each other. We can heal the planet.
(you have the YMCA song in your head now, don’t you? =) )
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Current topic – How do you celebrate/recognize Mother’s Day? We’re looking for alternative activities as well as traditional.
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