You know you’re making progress through grief when:

You don’t always choke when you say your loved one’s name

Tears don’t always well up in your eyes when you think of your loved one

The CAUSE of death isn’t the emphasis anymore.

Memories, for the most part, bring comfort, not pain.

You realize your plans don’t include your loved one any more.

You realize you are someone different.

You can forgive yourself for living, when your loved one did not.

Your identity is no longer highlighted by the word BEREAVED.

You KNOW that even though your loved one died, the love between you can never be destroyed



May Love Be What You Remember The Most

About the Author: Darcie D. Sims, Ph.D., CGC, CHT is the co-founder and president of Grief Inc., a grief management and consulting firm in Louisville, Kentucky. A bereaved parent and child, Darcie is an internationally known speaker and author of several books, including Why Are The Casseroles Always Tuna, If I Could Just See Hope, Footsteps Through the Valley and Touchstones. She presents workshops, keynotes and training programs all over the world on grief-related topics. She is known for her warmth, humor and compassionate understanding She can be contacted at Grief Inc. 9016 Taylorsville Rd. #181 Louisville, KY 40299 (502) 671-0535 (502) 671-0562 Fax Email at GriefInc@aol.com. Visit her website at www.GriefInc.com.