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Ask, Don’t Tell
When a friend is suffering, we want to help. That assistance comes in many forms but often starts its journey with...
I Can Choose
Many decades ago, when I was a college student, one of my reading assignments was Viktor Frankl’s book, Man’s...
When the One We Care for Dies
I always looked forward to my weekly visit to the nursing home to see Bert. He was the kind of person you...
Finding Belonging After Loss
By Margo Fowkes The moment Jimmy died, the thread tying me to my place in the world snapped. In an instant, I lost...
Pursuit of Happiness Amid Pain
On most mornings, I start the day with a cup of coffee and a one-page inspiration and daily challenge from the book...
Tears are Good for the Suffering and Caregivers Too
Did you know that crying is great for you? Well, I didn't know that either, but at a caregiving workshop, a nurse...
Helping Grieving Friends: Lessons from a Grocery Delivery
Editor’s note: at Wisdom of the Wounded, we share stories of people who have gone through a difficult time and wish...
How to See Past Labels That Divide Us
When you’re looking for something at the grocery store, labels are very useful. But when it comes to relationships...
