Manage Your Grief Through the Holidays
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has a free helpline to find assistance at 1-800-950-6264, or text 62640 to get referrals to local assistance.
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What Can the Sims Teach Us About Death?
Losing a loved one is never easy, and we all mourn our losses in different ways. And many have found a greater understanding of grief and death in perhaps the one place you'd least expect: The Sims video game.
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What To Know About Finding a Grief Counselor
If you're having trouble moving on after the death of a close friend or family member, you might consider a grief counselor to help you get through this difficult time. Here's how to find the help you need.
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Finding Your Focus After the Death of a Loved One
The death of a close friend or family member is always difficult, and we all handle grief differently. There are some common experiences, though. Here's how to cope with a difficult loss and get back on your feet.
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Living Trusts and Probate: What You Need To Know
Don't take your finances for granted, create a living trust and a will to ensure that all of your affairs, finances, and your estate are handled to your satisfaction and the manner you desire after you're gone.
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Using the Start of the Year To Remember Those You’ve Lost
Losing someone close to you is always a difficult experience. Here are some ways you can use the changing of the year to mourne in a healthy and reflective way, and process your grief into positive memories.
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The Low-Down on Life Insurance
Shopping for life insurance, or even understanding all the terms and legal language, can be a confusing ordeal. Here's your guide to life insurance, so you can square that away and plan for your family's future.
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A Checklist of Steps To Follow After a Loved One Passes
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is always tough. Nevertheless, there's still business to attend to, from funeral arrangements to notifying others. At a loss of what to do after a loss? Follow this checklist.
How To Plan a Fitting Memorial for the Departed
The one-year anniversary after the death of a loved one is always a difficult date to handle emotionally. As you grieve, think about ways to pay tribute to your departed loved one with a beutiful memorial.
Estate Planning: Why Same-Sex Couples Need To Act Now
Same-sex partners who are cohabitating but not married should seriously consider creating end-of-life documents, even if they are young. Unfortunately, same-sex couples do not enjoy legal protections afforded others.
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