Man wants law to help grieving parents – A Scottsdale man is hoping to find a way to help grieving parents deal with the loss of a child without worrying about the time they take off from work.

 

'I didn't want to be a grieving kid,' but she was, and Bridges helped

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“I'd never known anyone who'd lost a parent, and I felt totally alone,” she said. “It was devastating.” Someone told the Sams family about an organization that specializes in helping grieving children — Bridges, offered by Mary Bridge Children's …
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Finding strength from grief

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Like anyone confronted with the death of a child, Tammy Alexander greeted the news with disbelief, learning of it from her mother. Eventually, KSP troopers paid her a visit to pass along and confirm the information. “I was shocked. I kept thinking …
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Family and Children's Services: Honoring your grief during the holidays

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Regardless of the nature of the loss, grief is a natural and healthy response. However, especially during significant times like the holidays, the grieving process can be intensely difficult and painful. You may think to yourself, “How will I make it …
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Love after Death: The Beautiful, Macabre World of Mourning Jewelry

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But different metals and gems have different meanings. Weiner elaborated that white enamel means the deceased was a woman who died unmarried and a virgin. Pearls would indicate the loss of a child. Different colors represented different stages of grief.
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