Comments on: 5 ways to Comfort the Bereaved http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/ Parenting, Health & Family Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:47:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Mert http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-56631 Mert Sat, 12 May 2007 22:07:19 +0000 http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-56631 Very nice! I am the writer of “Top 5 things to do in Istanbul” This was my first group activity, but i liked it very much. http://meeting-continents.blogspot.com/2007/05/top-5-things-to-do-in-istanbul.html Have you ever been to Istanbul which links east to west, and west to east like a weblink. Istanbul played such a critical role in the world politics and culture throughout the history. Now i have a dream i would like to share with you and Darren Rowse. All the Probloggers should meet at Istanbul and join the 29th edition of the Eurasia Marathon on Sunday 28th of October, 2007. Let’s meet where the continents meet : As the Istanbul Eurasia Marathon starts from the Anatolian side while taking the runners to the most beautiful spots of town, signing its name under a touristic attraction as well. The Bosphorus is one of the most beautiful spots on the world and as you run through it, history of the centuries run with you on the streets. I joined the 28th Intercontinental Istanbul EurAsia Marathon on 5th of November, 2006 together with my friends, Joe and Suat San. We enjoyed the wonderful Bosphorus, and beautiful streets of Istanbul on a cold but sunny Sunday morning. The slogan for last year’s marathon was “let’s run for a non-smoking world”. this was my blog post for last year’s marathon: http://meeting-continents.blogspot.com/2006/12/intercontinental-eurasia-marathon.html I would be happy to invite you to the 29th Intercontinental Istanbul Eurasia Marathon, the only marathon to run between two continents - Europe and Asia. Istanbul is one of the oldest settlements on the world. What about participating in the 29th EurAsia Marathon in 2007 which takes place in the most beautiful places of a wonderful city that has been the capital of three empires ? You may find details about the marathon here: http://www.istanbulmarathon.org/english/main.asp Please let me know if you are interested. Have a nice day! Mert Very nice! I am the writer of “Top 5 things to do in Istanbul” This was my first group activity, but i liked it very much.
http://meeting-continents.blogspot.com/2007/05/top-5-things-to-do-in-istanbul.html

Have you ever been to Istanbul which links east to west, and west to east like a weblink. Istanbul played such a critical role in the world politics and culture throughout the history.

Now i have a dream i would like to share with you and Darren Rowse. All the Probloggers should meet at Istanbul and join the 29th edition of the Eurasia Marathon on Sunday 28th of October, 2007.

Let’s meet where the continents meet : As the Istanbul Eurasia Marathon starts from the Anatolian side while taking the runners to the most beautiful spots of town, signing its name under a touristic attraction as well. The Bosphorus is one of the most beautiful spots on the world and as you run through it, history of the centuries run with you on the streets.

I joined the 28th Intercontinental Istanbul EurAsia Marathon on 5th of November, 2006 together with my friends, Joe and Suat San. We enjoyed the wonderful Bosphorus, and beautiful streets of Istanbul on a cold but sunny Sunday morning. The slogan for last year’s marathon was “let’s run for a non-smoking world”.

this was my blog post for last year’s marathon:
http://meeting-continents.blogspot.com/2006/12/intercontinental-eurasia-marathon.html

I would be happy to invite you to the 29th Intercontinental Istanbul Eurasia Marathon, the only marathon to run between two continents - Europe and Asia. Istanbul is one of the oldest settlements on the world. What about participating in the 29th EurAsia Marathon in 2007 which takes place in the most beautiful places of a wonderful city that has been the capital of three empires ?

You may find details about the marathon here:
http://www.istanbulmarathon.org/english/main.asp

Please let me know if you are interested.

Have a nice day!
Mert

]]> By: Riz http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-55659 Riz Thu, 10 May 2007 01:02:04 +0000 http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-55659 That's true, when someone would tell me "I know how it feels", I become defensive and would say (or think) something like, "No, you dont" or, "do you really?" Of course I know they just want to help, or they probably just dont know what to say, but unless they lost someone before also, it just doesnt feel right hearing "i know how it feels" from them. True: Silence or a simply hug is more than enough. That’s true, when someone would tell me “I know how it feels”, I become defensive and would say (or think) something like, “No, you dont” or, “do you really?” Of course I know they just want to help, or they probably just dont know what to say, but unless they lost someone before also, it just doesnt feel right hearing “i know how it feels” from them. True: Silence or a simply hug is more than enough.

]]> By: Jennifer http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-55623 Jennifer Wed, 09 May 2007 22:14:37 +0000 http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-55623 I will keep this in mind next time I know someone who has tragedy. Thanks.. I will keep this in mind next time I know someone who has tragedy. Thanks..

]]> By: Guinever http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-55612 Guinever Wed, 09 May 2007 21:48:47 +0000 http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-55612 I'm so sorry that you lost your son; I lost my 2 year old daughter 2 years ago. I entered the top 5 contest with a similar subject as yours. <a href="http://grievingwithguinever.wordpress.com/2007/05/09/top-5-things-not-to-say-at-a-funeral/" rel="nofollow">top 5 things not to say at a funeral</A> I’m so sorry that you lost your son; I lost my 2 year old daughter 2 years ago. I entered the top 5 contest with a similar subject as yours.
top 5 things not to say at a funeral

]]> By: annamanila http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-55397 annamanila Wed, 09 May 2007 10:41:13 +0000 http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-55397 One can't really say anything. Just blandishments ... and what use would that be? Yes, I just hug and say tell me what I can do. I sometimes mutter I pray for the person who passed away and more so for the bereaved. I offer to lend a book "Necessary Losses" -- but later, a bit later. One can’t really say anything. Just blandishments … and what use would that be? Yes, I just hug and say tell me what I can do. I sometimes mutter I pray for the person who passed away and more so for the bereaved. I offer to lend a book “Necessary Losses” — but later, a bit later.

]]> By: Ed M. http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-55315 Ed M. Wed, 09 May 2007 03:35:51 +0000 http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-55315 For information on different support groups, American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse http://mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/ or www.selfhelpgroups.org our website provides: - a keyword-searchable database of over 1,100 national, international, and model self-help support groups for most any specific illness, disability, addiction, bereavement situation, parenting, caregiver concern, abuse, or other stressful life situation; - listing of local non-profit self-help group clearinghouses worldwide http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/selfhelp.php?id=859 - suggestions on starting both community and online mutual help groups; - information on research of self-help groups - to see a summary of the more rigorous outcome studies (to include a few studies of bereavement self-help groups), you can see a copy of the chapter from the last edition of our Self-Help Group Sourcebook at: http://www.chce.research.med.va.gov/chce/pdfs/Kyrouz%20Humphreys%20Loomis%202002.pdf - and a registry for those trying to start new national or international support networks that don't yet exist in the world. For information on national, online, or model groups, those outside New Jersey can also phone our national helpline at 973-326-6789 (8:30am - 5pm Eastern, weekdays). For information on different support groups,
American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse
http://mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/ or http://www.selfhelpgroups.org

our website provides:
- a keyword-searchable database of over 1,100 national, international, and model self-help support groups for most any specific illness, disability, addiction, bereavement situation, parenting, caregiver concern, abuse, or other stressful life situation;
- listing of local non-profit self-help group clearinghouses worldwide

http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/selfhelp.php?id=859
- suggestions on starting both community and online mutual help groups;
- information on research of self-help groups - to see a summary of the more rigorous outcome studies (to include a few studies of bereavement self-help groups), you can see a copy of the chapter from the last edition of our Self-Help Group Sourcebook at: http://www.chce.research.med.va.gov/chce/pdfs/Kyrouz%20Humphreys%20Loomis%202002.pdf
- and a registry for those trying to start new national or international support networks that don’t yet exist in the world.
For information on national, online, or model groups, those outside New Jersey can also phone our national helpline at 973-326-6789 (8:30am - 5pm Eastern, weekdays).

]]> By: Sherri Caldwell - The Rebel Housewife http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-55249 Sherri Caldwell - The Rebel Housewife Tue, 08 May 2007 23:11:40 +0000 http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-55249 Thank you so much for sharing this. I am so sorry for your loss. It is wonderful that you can reach out to help others from your experience. I needed this, and I will link back. Sherri Thank you so much for sharing this. I am so sorry for your loss. It is wonderful that you can reach out to help others from your experience. I needed this, and I will link back. Sherri

]]> By: Noemi http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-55135 Noemi Tue, 08 May 2007 15:43:13 +0000 http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-55135 @menchie- You're a great friend finding all the means to comfort her. Is she based in Manila? I can talk to her if she wants to. for coffee. My contact form is on the navigation bar @menchie- You’re a great friend finding all the means to comfort her. Is she based in Manila? I can talk to her if she wants to. for coffee. My contact form is on the navigation bar

]]> By: Menchie http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-55121 Menchie Tue, 08 May 2007 14:51:57 +0000 http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-55121 H, my friend, is slowly learning to accept. I think these things really take time, especially in my friend's case (tragic, but her first husband--the girl's dad--passed away 9 years ago so parang the daughter was the only souvenir from that marriage). Good thing my friend has since remarried and has a two-year-old daughter. In her own words, the little girl is the only thing that keeps her from going out of her mind. Told her of your blog to keep her mind off the negative thoughts... H, my friend, is slowly learning to accept. I think these things really take time, especially in my friend’s case (tragic, but her first husband–the girl’s dad–passed away 9 years ago so parang the daughter was the only souvenir from that marriage). Good thing my friend has since remarried and has a two-year-old daughter. In her own words, the little girl is the only thing that keeps her from going out of her mind. Told her of your blog to keep her mind off the negative thoughts…

]]> By: Noemi http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-55102 Noemi Tue, 08 May 2007 12:43:24 +0000 http://aboutmyrecovery.com/2007/05/08/top-5-ways-to-comfort-the-bereaved/#comment-55102 I heard about this sad news over the TV. How is the family coping? I heard about this sad news over the TV. How is the family coping?

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