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Marcia Epstein

Stories by Marcia

Reach out for help when grieving doesn't cease

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Life question: I would like to know how a person can get unstuck in grief. My sister died a year ago and I still feel paralyzed with sadness, especially every time I see her kids who appear to be doing well.

Helping a friend through grief requires watchfulness, patience

Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007

Losing a loved one — partner, friend, family member, or pet — is hard in so many ways. It changes the way we think, feel, and act. And some of those thoughts and feelings may seem to contradict each other.

Oh joy, it’s the holiday season

Monday, Nov. 13, 2006

Educate others when it is helpful to YOU. It’s fine for you to remind someone, “Actually this is going to be a very tough time for me because the love of my life died last spring and this is my first fill-in-the-blank holiday alone."