Tag: loss

Adult Orphans and the End of an Era

Most of us grow up with at least some understanding of the inevitability of death. Even so, losing a much-loved

A few years ago I wrote a short piece about how I think resilience works to add positive dimensions to

What is it that makes us who we are? It’s often argued that the self is socially constructed, developed through

The harsh reality of having a pet in one’s life is that they will almost certainly die before you do.

I must admit that I’ve never actually thought ‘there must be a German word for that’ – but that changed