How to cope with the anniversaries of tragic losses 8 Articles

by Louis La Grand

With the increase in violence and the many tragic losses that occur nationally, there is an increased need to consider how to deal with the anniversaries of these events. This is especially true if you have had a loved one...read more

by Rena Sherwood

The best way to cope with the anniversaries of tragic losses is to ignore them and get on with your life. I am perfectly aware of how cold that sounds, but I (sadly) speak from experience. I have been through many deaths...read more

by Donna Mccay

Coping With Anniversaries of Tragic Loss November 15, 1975 my father committed suicide the day after my birthday. At family reunions I found out that I was daddies special girl. I'm so glad he did not do it on my birthd...read more

by Joy Baldwin

Losing a loved one, whether it's a family member such as a parent or sibling, a close friend or a spouse, is painful enough, but when that person dies tragically, the agony is doubled. Anyone who has lost a loved one wi...read more

by Frances Ruocco

When we first experience any tragic loss we have more than one anniversary to cope with. Our loved one is gone one day; two days; one week; one month; six months; one year. It is our first holiday, birthday, special day w...read more

by Kathy D

In life, we will experience tragic losses, whether on a personal, community, national or worldwide level. The anniversary of each can have an impact and open the wounds again. Anniversaries can also be an opportunity for p...read more

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by Linda C. Turman

Let me begin to say that any tradgedy isn't easy to deal with! It could be a small or large tradgedy. It still hurts the same and makes one feel that they are the only one this has happened too, very alone. On the same han...read more

by Lisa Miles

Is there really a way to deal with tragic losses? My mother passed away from pancreatic cancer in February 2003, one day after my son's birthday. This time of the year is always a bittersweet time. People have told me...read more