Welcome to a blog of the mysterious; the occult; the paranormal & the supernatural. Here you can explore a whole manner of strange & magical subjects More people than ever are asking AI chatbots to talk them off the ledge,...

It’s something most people have never heard of, but human composting has arrived in New Jersey, making environmental activists very happy. Here are 4 things to know about this new option for when someone dies. 1. Yes, it’s what it...

Carleen Hennenfent sheds light on the nature and impact of grief, and how to cope with it - especially during a time meant for joy and celebration. GRAND FORKS - The holidays can be an especially difficult time for those...

The light green rotary phone is situated in a wooden framed box, a few inches above a toy rotary phone, held in a light blue wooden box. The toy phone is white with red wheels and a red receiver, a...

Nonprofit leaders helped me cope. In 2023, my sister Beth was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died in six months. She was “my person,” an elementary school teacher, grandmother and beloved by many. The loss is unthinkable. C.S. Lewis likened...

Grieving a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss is deeply personal. Find compassionate, practical ways to care for your body and heart, honor your baby, and seek support Losing a baby, the grief and how moms can cope in a healthy...

Last year I took the "Going with Grace" death-doula training developed by Alua Arthur. I’ve worked with grief throughout my career as a therapist, and for the last several years, I’ve worked with clients living with terminal cancer. I felt...