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Category: An Act of Kindness

The Wisdom of Experience and Value of Seeing the Whole Picture

Posted on July 23, 2013August 10, 2015 by Pamela Tsigdinos

Update: You can read the “The Grief of Infertility” #losschat transcript from the Twitter Chat earlier this week. The discussion is contained on Storify. Great sharing — we even had a man’s perspective. I’m not sure when I first started watching but every seven years I tune in for a viewing of a documentary series…

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Kindness Comes in Many Forms

Posted on December 20, 2012June 10, 2014 by Pamela Tsigdinos

We all feel helpless when we witness suffering and pain. In the wake of the heartbreaking events I am reminded that one of the best ways to cope with grief and loss, and begin to heal is help another person who is grieving. This time of year, as the nights grow longer, we turn inward and reflect on where we have been and what awaits us in the New Year.
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