Tag Archives: grief

It’s Hard to Grow Old

Posted on May 20, 2013 by DrCarol

Growing older has its benefits, and its drawbacks. Life can exact a difficult toll on one’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. But growing older can also provide some wonderful benefits. You get to enjoy the wisdom that comes from experience. And for some of us, we get to know the incredible joy of grandchildren.
For many, growing older also brings certain regrets. If you are feeling the effects of a long or hard life, remember that God has a way of bringing both meaning and healing even where we don’t believe it is possible. Continue reading →

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When It’s Time to Say Goodbye

Posted on April 29, 2013 by DrCarol

Losing a loved one in death is one of life’s most difficult experiences. It’s something each one of us either already has or someday will go through. Knowing it will happen does not make it any less painful.
The journey of grief is just that – a journey. Continue reading →

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Show Highlights Week 51: School Shooting

Posted on December 18, 2012 by DrCarol

Barely 24 hours after the heart-breaking school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, our callers wanted to talk about what happened. We asked questions such as Where was God? Would prayer in school really make any difference? What do we do now? Continue reading →

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Pain at Christmas

Posted on December 12, 2012 by DrCarol

Christmas is a time for joy. Christmas is a time for joy.
May I remind you of something we often forget: The very first Christmas was one of great pain. Continue reading →

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Resources Week 34

Posted on August 24, 2012 by DrCarol

Sometimes words aren’t good enough, and the only expression that makes sense is tears. Grief at losing someone close is always painful, and we shared some resources from the GriefShare program that you will find helpful.
Here are some recent resources we talked about on the Dr Carol Show. Continue reading →

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