When one is coping with grief after a loved one has died, how can dealing with “stuff” be such an important topic? Because it is a necessary process that can bring up many issues: the pain of past hurts, the sadness of hopes unrealized, the anger over decisions made, the multitude of feelings and decisions about “things” left behind. Helpful sections in this booklet include: Take your time; Get some help; Give yourself permission to let go of things; Use physical stuff to work through emotional stuff.

By Kathy Teipen