<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1989544/open_sms">Send us a Text Message.</a>When we are with someone who is suffering from grief we often feel the need to fill every second we&apos;re together with words. But what about silence? That can be a balm, much more than talking. We can&apos;t &quot;fix&quot; their loss. We can&apos;t necessarily cheer up a grieving person. Each stage of our life and our experiences as well as individuality  determines how we process emotions. So, what can we do?    &quot;On Death and Dying&quot;, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, M.D., author <a href='https://www.ekrfoundation.org/elisabeth-kubler-ross/'>https://www.ekrfoundation.org/elisabeth-kubler-ross</a>Listen and read my blog: <a href='https://whilewerestillhere.com'>https://whilewerestillhere.com</a> Reach me at kathy@whilewerestillhere.com Starting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score. The logo artwork was provided by Maddie&apos;s Plush Pouch - maddelinesplushpouch@gmail.com

Happiness and Joy Are Not The Same

Discussing dying and death isn't typically a preferred topic. The thought of bringing it up can feel overwhelming. How do we share with those in our inner circle? The more we acknowledge that 100% of us will die, the more likely we are to share our thoughts about end of life choices. We would share our wishes, fears, and concerns about end of life by starting the conversation with our people. We can work at leaving nothing unsaid with those we love.&nbsp; We can empower others to do the same.&nbsp;Let's discuss how to live for today knowing that we all will die.&nbsp;