No Funeral for Me!by R. S. Doaty     In recent years, it has become increasingly popular for people to choose not to have a public recognition of their loved one's loss when they die. And for some, it...  Read More

A Law of Relationship - Love is NOT FreeBy R. S. Doaty  There’s a reason love is NOT free!  I have spent a significant amount of my life investigating grief, and in doing so, wondered why such an awfu...  Read More

Grief Usually Has a Villain!by R. S. Doaty   Grief is a notorious relationship wrecker!   If you or someone you know is struggling with grief, there’s something you need to understand. Your relationsh...  Read More

 Am I grieving, or am I depressed?   If you are asking yourself this question, you are already on the right track. Although grief and depression are deceptively similar, they are two entirely differe...  Read More

Mstar Blog #4The Suicide Grief Responderby R.S. Doaty    The grief associated with losing a loved one to suicide is unlike anything you can imagine. I have personally experienced this dark night of th...  Read More

   Estrangement is one of the least discussed yet a commonly experienced form of grief. In the United States, estrangement is a widespread but largely unacknowledged social issue. Studies indicate tha...  Read More

Mstar Blog #2The Best Book on Griefby R.S. Doaty    I may hold the world record for the most books read on grief!    Every Christmas, I can expect a newly released book about grief from my wife or kid...  Read More

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