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Dec 13 2021

We remember… Joseph P. “Joe Mac” McDonald

by Mari Nardolillo Dias Publisher's note: Dr. Mari Nardolillo Dias will now be writing customized obituaries for families who have ...
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Dec 11 2021

GriefSpeak: A Christmas passing blessing – Mari Nardolillo Dias

By Mari Nardolillo Dias Deb texted me a few days ago. “Downward spiral. I’m scared.” I knew she was referring ...
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Dec 3 2021

GriefSpeak: Holiday Heart Syndrome – Mari Nardolillo Dias

By Mari Nardolillo Dias “.. And in my heart you will remain forever young” (Rod Stewart) ’Tis the season for ...
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Nov 26 2021

GriefSpeak: No GPS for Grief – Mari Nardolillo Dias

By Mari Nardolillo Dias “I never knew grief felt so much like fear” (CS Lewis) The term “uncharted territory” is ...
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Nov 19 2021

GriefSpeak: Thanksgiving time at a time of loss and remembrance

By: Mari Nardolillo Dias Some of you reading this may feel joyful, (finally, a holiday with family and friends!); some ...
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Nov 12 2021

GriefSpeak: Take the path going forward – Mari Nardolillo Dias

by Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer As a member of several private, online grief groups, I am constantly surprised at ...
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Nov 5 2021

GriefSpeak: Work through Trauma, PTSD with a professional – Mari Nardolillo Dias

By: Mari Nardolillo Dias The term “trauma” is often used in thanatology (study of death and dying). Deaths are often ...
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Oct 29 2021

GriefSpeak: What color is your sadness? – Mari Nardolillo Dias

by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer “Privilege:  Having the rare opportunity to do something that brings particular pleasure.” Grief ...
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Oct 22 2021

GriefSpeak: Mediums – Truth or Fiction – Mari Nardolillo Dias

by Mari Nardolillo Dias Angela has been meeting with a medium since her husband passed. He (Charlie) often “comes through” ...
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Oct 15 2021

GriefSpeak: A Conundrum at Death: The “Rally” – Mari Nardolillo Dias

by Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer The Rally is sometimes referred to as “the last hurrah”, “the final goodbye” or ...