Fostering Love: Caregiving Parents Lose a Daughter Whose Life and Death Offer Cherished Lessons

After 30 years of caring for a disabled daughter, time for parents to grieve and care for themselves

Fostering Love: A beloved daughterSource: Photo by Tom Famulari

A Story of Love and Blessings: Bridgette Famulari with her parents

A Blessing: Grieving and celebrating a disabled daughter's life and loss
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A Bill of Rights for the Grieving

From the Bereaved: Don’t tell me how to mourn

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Lose a loved one? You have the right to grieve at your own pace, in your own way.

Grief and Healing: What the bereaved wish you knew
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How to Meet Your Birth Mother

Tips on meeting your birth mother for the first time.

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Adopted woman meeting her birth mother for the first time.

Adoption Reunions
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"Who am I?" At Midlife, it's Easy to Feel Alone with this Question

At Life Goes Strong, we understand that your concerns are unique to you -- and to who you are.

January 23, 2012
Open adoption is at the heart of the question "Who am I?"Source: Getty Images

Open adoption is at the heart of the question "Who am I?"
 

Your problems are unique to you. But you are not alone. We at Life Goes Strong hear you and labor every day to address your most pressing concerns.
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Dumb Things People to Say to Older Parents

Things midlife parents hear from people.

January 18, 2012
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Older parents sometimes hear some dumb things from people.

Foot in Mouth Quotes to Midlife Parents
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Is Open Adoption the Right Answer?

Will knowing your birth mother help with abandonment issues?

January 17, 2012
Open Adoption Is an Option for Some FamiliesSource: Getty Images

Open adoption works for some families, but not others.

Adopted Children and Abandonment
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Ways Facebook Ruins Class Reunions

Why some skip their high school reunion because of Facebook.

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This woman has reconnected with old friends on Facebook.

Facebook and Class Reunions
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Parents: Important Advice About Your College Student and Eating Disorders

Here's What You Should Say and Do If You Fear Your Child Has an Eating Disorder

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The tabloids constantly claim super-thin celebrities like Angelina Jolie are battling anorexia. Here's what to say and do if you fear your college student might be suffering from an eating disorder.

Eating Disorders Can Be Fatal - Here's What You Need to Know
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6 Hot Healthcare Topics You Should Discuss With Aging Loved Ones Over the Holidays

‘Tis the Season to Talk to Parents and Grandparents About Health

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6 Lessons in Senior Healthcare: The holidays are the perfect time to talk with parents and older relatives about healthy aging issues.

Holidays are a Great Time for the Family to Discuss Their Seniors’ Health
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Spanking: What to Do About It

Experts say hitting a child, though legal in U.S. homes, should be off limits.

November 25, 2011
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Spanking: a bad idea.

Experts say spanking, though legal in the United States, should be off limits.
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