Special Circumstances

My Husband Is An Identical Match For Our Deceased Neighbor

December 27, 2011

Dear Caring Carol, I don’t mean to make light of a sad situation, however my plea for help isn’t one of coping with grieving, per say! My husband, Rick and I live in a cul-de-sac and the man 3 houses away looks exactly like my husband! One could say they not only pass as brothers, [...]

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Grandma’s Unusual Funeral Request

December 6, 2011

Dear Caring Carol: My dear, sweet 83 year old grandmother is gravely ill. We know that it is just a matter of days or weeks until her passing. Grandma has made her wishes known to all of us and one of them is a bit unusual and is causing a great deal of dissent amongst [...]

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Sympathy Cards for the Loss of a Pet

November 8, 2011

Dear Caring Carol, Just recently, two of my sisters had to put their dogs to sleep, within one month of each other. They and their families were devastated. I have never been much of a pet person and I tried to understand their grief but I feel that I wasn’t supportive enough. I did love [...]

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Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) Celebrations

October 25, 2011

Dear Caring Carol, In my Spanish-American culture, we celebrate Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) on November 2nd as a way of remembering those that we have lost that were dear to us. It is not unusual to party on their grave sites and at cemeteries, feast on food and even organize large [...]

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When A Loved One Requires Hospice

October 11, 2011

Dear Caring Carol I know that your readers come to your site seeking answer in times of sorrow. I don’t have a question for you today but I would like to offer some advice for people who are considering hospice for a loved one. People with a terminal illness have special concerns. Often, they say: [...]

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