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Three Myths About Grief Support Programs DispelledMyth #1 – All you do at grief support is tell your sad story and cry.Not at most programs! People laugh, they cry, they share and they feel better! Grief support groups are there to help as you heal from your loss. Whether or not you choose to speak, you can hear others share their feelings and discuss their situations so that you leave knowing that you are not alone in your experience. Friendships form, support is given and by the end of the…See More

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"When reading Everyone is Healed I was curious about your conclusion that some of us "grievers" just aren't willing to do the so-called grief work. First off, if you personally have never lost a child you are wholly unable to grasp the…"

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Imagine if you had to sum up your life in only a few words. What would you say? What area of your life would you focus on? Work? Family? Philosophy of life? Would you simply state husband, wife, mother or father? All of your life experiences expressed in a short sentence... This seems to be an impossible task. Yet it is exactly what is done every day when people design their loved one’s marker or monument. Beyond the name and dates, there is a small amount of space to sum up their life. “Dearly…See More

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"Sometimes we must "heal" people into death and love them from now to forever. We know that our loved ones want us to be happy, but it is so hard to shift into that place when we are grieving. If I can be of any other help, just reach out…"

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"I want to tell you it helps me as well, my own husband is in hospice and nearing the end of his battle. It was a good fight but he's tired now and is deserving of rest. It's my own joy that keeps me going, he says it keeps him going. If I…"

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"My blogs can be re-printed as long as I am credited as the author. My goal is to spread a message of hope and support to anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one. Thanks for helping others as well, Janeen"

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"Nancy, thank you for this, our group has lost four members in the last week. How do I get your permission to print this and send it to our e-mail community members who are reeling from so many losses so close together? Janeen Ryan Outreach…"

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Going through my phone contacts the other day, I spotted the name and phone number of a dear friend of mine. I smiled at the thought of her and imagined her reassuring voice that greeted me whenever I called and the way she was so interested in the mundane details of my life. How I longed to have one more conversation with her, but she died two years ago from cancer. I found the number I needed and dialed; Donna’s name still securely in my list of contacts. I will never delete her from my…See More

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About Nancy Weil

Nancy Weil is a leading authority on the relationship between humor and grief. She is the founder of The Laugh Academy and leads the world’s only laughter club held in a cemetery. As a Certified Funeral Celebrant, Nancy understands how humor can be used to aid the grieving process. A Certified Grief Management Specialist, she serves as Director of Grief Support for eleven cemeteries in western New York state. Her products include: Bandages for Your Heart, a DVD or CD that helps people get relief from the overwhelming pain that grief may bring; the CD Laugh for the Health of It, showing people how to add more humor into their lives; A Brief Exploration of Grief, available as a free download; and her new book, If Stress Doesn't Kill You, Your Family Might.

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3 Myths About Grief Support

Posted on April 12, 2013 at 9:28am 0 Comments 1 Like

Three Myths About Grief Support Programs Dispelled

Myth #1 – All you do at grief support is tell your sad story and cry.

Not at most programs! People laugh, they cry, they share and they feel…

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A Bumper Sticker Life

Posted on January 15, 2013 at 10:00am 0 Comments 1 Like

This seems to be an impossible task. Yet it is exactly what is done every day when people design their loved one’s marker or monument. Beyond the name and dates, there is a small amount of space…

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Can't Delete Them From Our Lives

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Handling the Holidays

Posted on November 26, 2012 at 10:00am 0 Comments 3 Likes

The leftovers have been eaten, the out of town family has returned back to their homes, work begins again… another Thanksgiving is done. Yet the holidays are not over. You cannot go anywhere without hearing Christmas music or seeing decorations everywhere you look. What was once a joyous season has become a constant reminder of your loss. You wish you could feel “merry” or “jolly,” but…

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At 12:50pm on January 21, 2013, victoria, Justin's Mom said…: When reading Everyone is Healed I was curious about your conclusion that some of us "grievers" just aren't willing to do the so-called grief work. First off, if you personally have never lost a child you are wholly unable to grasp the magnitude of that grief. I consider the mere act of surviving to be grief work.

At 10:12pm on October 1, 2012, Michelle Johnson said…: I am sorry, but I do not know what you are responding to. If you have lost a child, you will understand we go through periods of grief, I think almost craziness. I am sorry if I said something unjust. I hope you are getting better, I know I am trying to.

At 8:30pm on July 1, 2011, Carrie L said…: Hi Nancy ran across your page. That is neat that you have made something out of this. grief is not to laugh about but the idea is ok. because it is so hard. your books look interesting. i don't like the term good grief.carrie