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Bereavement, Grief, and Resilience

In this blog, we offer valuable insights and practical strategies to help individuals and families cope with the profound impacts of bereavement, grief, and life's most significant challenges. Discover ways to prepare for difficult times, respond with strength and compassion, and find the path to recovery and resilience. Join us on this journey of healing and growth as we navigate life's great challenges together.

Delayed Grief

An intimate story of a mother's delayed grief over the loss of her three children.

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Why Some People Pull Away When You’re Grieving (And How to Talk About It)

I never expected to share my healing through storytelling. But sometimes, the only way I know how to…

The Power of Writing Through Grief: Journaling as a Tool for Healing

She Found a Journal in Her Late Husband’s Chest—What She Wrote Changed EverythingThis isn’t a self-help article filled…

How Grief Changes Friendships: Navigating Relationships After Loss

Someone once told me a story and I want to share it with you here.She said, “It’s strange…

How to Balance Grief and Joy Without Feeling Guilty

How to Balance Grief and Joy Without Feeling GuiltyThere’s a quiet ache that follows moments of happiness after…

The Unexpected Triggers of Grief and How to Handle Them

The Weight of a Yellow SweaterGrief has a way of hiding in the crevices of our lives, lying…

How to Help a Grieving Child Understand Death

Whispers of the Wind: Helping a Child Understand LossLily sat on the edge of the porch, her small…

Finding Meaning After Loss: How Grief Can Reshape Your Purpose

The Weight of AbsenceTricia traced the outline of her daughter’s name on the frost-covered gravestone. Ava Marie Thompson.…

Creating a Memory Ritual: Personal Ways to Keep Their Spirit Alive

The Story of Eleanor’s LanternsEleanor didn’t mean to start a ritual. It happened the way most things in…

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  • Embark on a profound journey of resilience and spiritual growth with Dena M. Derenale-Betti, a mother who bravely navigated the depths of grief after the tragic accident that took the life of her 14-year-old daughter. Her incredible story unfolds as she transcends the pain and devastation of loss, transforming her understanding of life’s purpose. Through the intimate and powerful blogs on hersmile.org, you will discover the unyielding power that resides within us all. Dena’s roles as a mother of three daughters, wife, friend, community leader, and business owner reflect her dedication to building loving connections and contributing to the world around her. A graduate of the University of San Francisco, where she played on the school’s inaugural golf team, Dena is passionate about personal growth and believes that love can conquer all. As you immerse yourself in her captivating journey, remember to find your own strength and cherish the power that love holds in shaping our lives. Experience the transformative wisdom of her book, “You Are Stronger Than You Know, My Daughter Told Me So,” available on Amazon today!



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