The Hijacking of Mourning Rituals: Is Covid-19 World Reviving Healing Rituals?
Covid-19 has sparked a resurgence of mourning rituals, highlighting their vital role in healing, connection, and collective grieving, even as virtual funerals and postponed ceremonies reshape traditional practices.
Dr Beverly Anderson: Remembering a Life & a Name
Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Beverly Anderson, this tribute reflects on grief, spirituality, and the enduring connection through rituals and remembrance.
The Passing of My Father: Nurses’ Empathic Eyes, Actions, and Words
Nurses’ empathic eyes, actions, and words provided profound comfort during my father’s final days, highlighting the power of compassion in end-of-life care.
Missing my Friend and Myself: An Unacknowledged Side of Grieving?
Grieving the loss of a loved one can involve not only missing the person, but also a profound sense of losing a part of yourself, as explored through the author’s reflection on her 50-year friendship with Thelma.