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I try to find ways to help me cope with the loss of my Mum.  I do think being kind to yourself through this process is very important...and this saying has helped too:

Always have something to do...someone to love...and something to look forward to.

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Permalink Reply by Dennis C. on November 30, 2013 at 7:19am
Rhona

I completely agree with you.

It doesn't take the pain away, but when you follow that advice it gives you positive things to think about.

I once had a very close friend tell me this as well

"ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE, NO MATTER HOW MINUTE"

This advice has helped me considerably as I have struggled with loss.
Permalink Reply by Rhona on December 1, 2013 at 2:48pm

Thank you so much Dennis...and your close friend is right...we do need to be as positive as we can at such a negative time of coming to terms with our loss.

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