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Easter is just around the corner, bringing chocolate in abundance. With so much within easy reach — supermarket entrances, aisles, and well-meaning friends’ gifts — it can be hard to resist....
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Christmas can feel like an emotional minefield when you're grieving. One minute, you're standing in the supermarket, overwhelmed by choice and memories. The next, you're at a dinner table where an...
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The Origins of Halloween: A Glimpse into the Past
Halloween, celebrated on the 31st of October, has ancient roots that can be traced back to the Celtic festival of Samhain, over 2,000 years ago....
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Let's be honest - summer can scramble more than just your brain when you're navigating grief.
What starts as seeking comfort in cooling foods can quickly turn into digestive chaos. You reach for...
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You’re sitting on a plane, waiting for take-off, when suddenly grief hits you like a wave, stronger than it has in days. Or you’re driving along a German motorway in August, the windows down, when a...
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Easter is just around the corner, and for many, that means one thing – chocolate! But have you ever wondered why you crave chocolate so much, especially since your loss? If you've been finding it...
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The holidays may be behind us, but for many, the leftovers linger - and so does the temptation to reach for them.
"Still munching through Christmas food..." "Just finishing the toffees no one wants...
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I recently came across a post by a fellow widow that asked, “How does anyone survive, or even want to, in this life that has been forced upon us?”
As soon as I read it, I felt a deep connection....
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When we have lost a loved one, autumn is a time when the shorter days can make us feel more depleted and weighed down. Often, our digestion takes a hit and so does your mind as they are intricately...
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In my previous article, I explored how the transition from summer to autumn can affect our bodies and minds. Now, let's dive into one of the most effective strategies for navigating these seasonal...