Learning to live after loss blog

  • The Door Christmas Ornament on the Fillinger's Christmas tree.

    Holidays Can Still Be Meaningful

    I walked into a department store this afternoon to see a plaque that proudly proclaimed, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”  While that is true for many, it’s not so true for those who are grieving.

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  • Dark clouds before the storm

    The Pain Begins

    Intense grieving did not begin immediately.  I wasn’t being phony, but shock and the Holy Spirit gave me an appearance of dealing seemingly well with the loss in the immediate aftermath.

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  • Nicholas Fillinger running in a race

    Say Their Name

    Does hearing their name cause comfort or pain?  Those who had not experienced the great loss of a loved one, were inclined to think saying Nicholas’ name would cause me more pain.  This was not possible. I was in misery and longed for my loved one to be remembered.

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  • Julie Fillinger reflecting

    Learning To Live After Loss

    Learning to live after loss is a blog for anyone who has suffered the sting of death and is struggling to find their way to learn how to live again.

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