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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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The Loneliness of Grief: When People Move On, But You’re Still Mourning

The House at the End of the Street The house at the end of the street hadn’t changed…

How to Support a Friend Who is Grieving (When You Don’t Know What to Say)

How to Support a Friend Who is Grieving (When You Don’t Know What to Say)The air outside smelled…

Guilt and Grief: The "What Ifs" That Haunt Us

Guilt and Grief: The “What Ifs” That Haunt UsThe sky was an endless shade of grey, heavy with…

How Grief Affects the Body: Understanding the Physical Symptoms of Loss

How Grief Affects the Body: Understanding the Physical Symptoms of LossThe first time Claire realized grief had settled…

The Silent Weight of Unspoken Grief

The first time Amy realized that grief could be silent, it was in the way her father stopped…

Why Grief Resurfaces Years Later

The Weight of MemoryClaire stood in the hallway, staring at the door she hadn’t opened in years. Sofie’s…

Self-Care After Trauma: One Woman’s Story of Reclaiming Herself

A Fragile Return to LifeThe first time Emma stepped outside after the accident, the world felt different—too loud,…

Grieving and Valentine’s Day: Holding Space for Love

A Love Story That Never EndsThe café on the corner of Maple and 4th smelled like cinnamon and…

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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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