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unboxedgrief
6 days ago4 min read
Managing Grief During Valentine’s Day: Finding Comfort and Connection
Valentine’s Day is often portrayed as a celebration of love and connection, but for those grieving the loss of a loved one, it can be a...
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unboxedgrief
Jan 225 min read
Grief in the Workplace: Balancing Professional Life with Personal Loss
Grief doesn’t take a vacation, clock out at 5 PM, or wait politely for the weekend. It barges in uninvited, sits heavily at your desk,...
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unboxedgrief
Jan 154 min read
The Unspoken Grief of Lost Friendships and Relationships
When we think of grief, we often associate it with the death of a loved one. However, grief is much broader than we typically imagine—it...
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unboxedgrief
Jan 84 min read
The Science of Crying: Understanding and Embracing Our Tears
Crying is a universal human experience, yet it’s often misunderstood, stigmatized, or even feared. From shedding tears of joy to...
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unboxedgrief
Dec 19, 20247 min read
Coffee Chat Series -The Many Faces of Grief: Navigating the Various Types of Grief
Grief is a bit like a snowflake—no two are alike, and they often melt into tears. You might have heard of “normal” grief, but surprise! ...
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unboxedgrief
Dec 16, 20249 min read
When We Lose Our Fur Babies: Understanding the Grief That Others Often Don’t
Losing a pet can be one of the most gut-wrenching experiences for anyone who has ever welcomed a four-legged friend into their life. ...
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unboxedgrief
Dec 12, 20244 min read
Grieving the Death of a Child: A Journey of Heartache and Healing
The loss of a child is an unparalleled grief that has been felt by parents throughout history. It is a profound sorrow that often feels...
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unboxedgrief
Dec 5, 20244 min read
Grieving a Miscarriage: A Silent and Profound Loss
Miscarriage, though a deeply emotional experience, has historically been treated as silent grief. For centuries, women were often...
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unboxedgrief
Nov 28, 20244 min read
Coffee Chat Series: The Impact of Causes of Death on Grief – Drug Overdose and Suicide
Grab your favorite coffee or tea, find a cozy seat, and let’s chat about a topic that can be hard to talk about but is oh-so-important:...
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unboxedgrief
Nov 25, 20245 min read
The Euphemisms We Use for Death: A Light-hearted Look at Our Language of Loss
If there’s one thing we humans love, it’s the ability to wrap uncomfortable realities in soft, cushiony phrases. When it comes to death,...
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unboxedgrief
Nov 21, 20245 min read
Coffee Chat Series: Grief Avoidance—Why Running From Grief is Like Running on a Hamster Wheel
Grab your favorite cup of joe, settle in, and let’s chat about something many of us are good at— avoiding grief. Yep, grief avoidance...
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unboxedgrief
Nov 14, 20245 min read
Coffee Chat Series: The Role of Funeral Services
Welcome back to our Reflections on Grief Coffee Chat series, where we sip coffee, share stories, and dive into the many facets of...
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unboxedgrief
Nov 12, 20246 min read
Not All Grief Is Treated Equally: Exploring the Impact of a Loved One’s Cause of Death on Those Left Behind
Grief is like a pair of snowflakes—no two look alike, and no one gets to say which flake is more legitimate or why. Still, society loves...
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unboxedgrief
Nov 8, 20244 min read
Coffee Chat Series: Unexpressed Grief—The Elephant in the Room
We all know what grief is, right? That big, heart-wrenching, tear-filled emotional rollercoaster that shows up when we've lost...
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unboxedgrief
Nov 7, 20244 min read
Coffee Chat Series: Coffee Chat Series: Gender Differences in Grieving
Grief, while universal, is experienced and expressed differently by each individual. One of the most significant influences on these...
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unboxedgrief
Nov 4, 20248 min read
Self-Care During Grief Management: Nurturing Yourself Through the Journey
Grief is an intricate tapestry of emotions, woven with threads of love, loss, and longing. Navigating this journey can feel...
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unboxedgrief
Oct 28, 20246 min read
Navigating Grief: Finding Comfort in Nature
Let’s be real: grief is exhausting. It’s like you’re trudging through an emotional fog with a backpack full of bricks. But here’s the...
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unboxedgrief
Oct 27, 20245 min read
Unboxing Collective Grief: What It Is and How to Handle It with Care (and Maybe a Little Humor)
You’ve probably felt it at some point: a shared sadness that doesn’t seem to belong to you alone, a heaviness that hangs in the air even...
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unboxedgrief
Oct 24, 20244 min read
Coffee Chat Series: When to Seek Clinical Intervention for Grief
Grief is a natural response to loss, and throughout history, people have turned to various forms of support to cope. In ancient times,...
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unboxedgrief
Oct 21, 20245 min read
Understanding Grief: The Dance Between Heart and Mind
Grief, mourning, and bereavement—these terms often get tossed around like confetti at a parade, but what do they really mean? Let’s take...
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