Shirley Enebrad

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Self-care after

Self-care after

January 1, 2019 by Shirley Enebrad Leave a Comment

Happy 2019! Well, as happy as you can be when grieving…

It is difficult to think of yourself when things in your life get turned upside down. It gets worse when a loved one dies. You are so focused on the pain and sadness you might not tune in to … Read the rest

Blog, Grief, Life and Living, Self Care

18 Timely tips to get you through the holidays

18 Timely tips to get you through the holidays

December 18, 2018 by Shirley Enebrad 2 Comments

As we approach the holidays I wanted to reprise my ‘How to get through the holidays list. It is difficult during the holidays when missing a loved one. Just know that you are not alone.

1) Take it easy. Be kind to yourself. No pressure needed.

2) Cherish the memories … Read the rest

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How to Fight Sleep Deprivation After a Major Loss

How to Fight Sleep Deprivation After a Major Loss

November 9, 2018 by Shirley Enebrad Leave a Comment

It is common for people who are grieving a close loved one to experience sleep issues. While it may not seem like such a big deal, sleep deprivation can have a troubling effect on a person’s mental health. Sleep and mental health are intrinsically related — one can affect … Read the rest

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Good tears

Good tears

October 31, 2018 by Shirley Enebrad Leave a Comment

Sometimes you just need a good cry.  I hope you have taken the time to go see A Star is Born. It is my favorite movie of the year. It is very intense but so unbelievably well done. Bradley Cooper did an outstanding job directing, casting, learning how to play … Read the rest

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4 Steps to Getting a Fresh Start After the Death of a Loved One

4 Steps to Getting a Fresh Start After the Death of a Loved One

October 15, 2018 by Shirley Enebrad Leave a Comment

Aloha friends,

This is a helpful blog post written by guest blogger Lucille Rosetti. Her contact information is at the end. I hope it helps you.

4 Steps to Getting a Fresh Start After the Death of a Loved One

Sometimes grief can be so overwhelming that it feels the … Read the rest

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Grief lasts a lifetime

Grief lasts a lifetime

October 10, 2018 by Shirley Enebrad Leave a Comment

Grief lasts a lifetime. It can be grief for your loss of innocence, your loss of trust in the world, your loss of self.

It has never been my intention to get political on this blog since it is about helping folks grieve in a healthy manner. But, the past … Read the rest

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Lost love

Lost love

August 21, 2018 by Shirley Enebrad Leave a Comment

“A sad thing in life is that sometimes you meet someone who means a lot to you only to find out in the end that it was never bound to be and you just have to let go.”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dave Matthews Band

Grieving the loss of a relationship is difficult. It

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Get your mads out

Get your mads out

July 15, 2018 by Shirley Enebrad Leave a Comment

When you suffer the loss of a loved one it can bring up old wounds, unexpressed grief or anger from previous deaths. It can be difficult to grieve properly if you are angry. It could be anger at the person who died or someone involved with him or her. I … Read the rest

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The power of words

The power of words

June 29, 2018 by Shirley Enebrad 1 Comment

I recently had a visit from one of my best friends. We have kept in touch since 8th grade.  That was a looong time ago. People are amazed at how well we nurtured our friendship. When Cory was really ill Michael helped me get enough money together to fly down … Read the rest

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Everyone’s grief journey is unique

Everyone’s grief journey is unique

May 18, 2018 by Shirley Enebrad Leave a Comment

Is there something wrong if we don’t feel sad when someone dies? What if we do not share the same religious or spiritual beliefs? What if the person who died isn’t your favorite, to begin with? There are many factors involved. We could probably all do with a lot less … Read the rest

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Reviews & Testimonials

Over the Rainbow Bridge is an intelligent and emotional book that exhibits an unforgettable life and death of a child wise beyond his young years. You don’t have to be grieving to get Cory’s life lessons.
Karen Minton, MA, CAN, Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Maine
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Having dealt with the loss of my son, I can totally relate to this book. While reading it, I found myself reflecting back to the “stupid” things that people said to me when I was in the throes of so much pain that I couldn’t see past the very next second. I am comforted by Shirley’s words which are down to earth and easily understood. This book WILL help you if you let it. It is a quick read and is one of the things that I like most about it. Grief is a lifelong journey that changes over time so take care of your heart and read this book. It is…
April Braykovich (Kirkland, WA) (after reading Six-Word Lessons on Coping with Grief)
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The greatest gift I received from reading “Over the Rainbow Bridge” is a comforting peace about death and dying. Death is not an ending, but the beginning of a new phase. Powerful. Thanks Cory for your wisdom.Through the life of this 9 year old boy, I learned more insights about heaven and the afterlife than I ever learned by attending church. I don’t know who I’m more impressed with—Cory, a young man who even in death was the most positive, inspirational person I never met; or his mother Shirley who had the courage to really list…
Shelly Heesacker, Freelance TV Field Producer for ‘Oprah’ and ‘The Dr. Phil Show’
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Books are often described as good, exciting, motivational, or inspirational. Rarely do you find one that is truly life transforming. ‘Over the Rainbow Bridge’ is just such a book. It is absolutely miraculous the impact the story of this little nine your old child had on my perception of life, death, and God. My life has been inspired and enhanced by Cory’s story. If you are depressed for any reason, you will have a change of heart and mind after reading how Cory dealt with every day life in the short time he was here on earth. I can hardl…
Carrie D. Hewitt, Newly Encouraged Mother of Four
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Over the Rainbow Bridge is an intelligent and emotional book that exhibits an unforgettable life and death of a child wise beyond his young years. You don’t have to be grieving to get Cory’s life lessons.
Karen Minton, MA, CAN, Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Maine
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I just have to tell you that your book has become a part of me.  I have milked it by only reading it when I was alone and quiet.  I feel I know little Cory now.  It has been a privilege getting to know his sweet spirit.  Thank you so much for sharing a small part of him with me.  I would love to see the video that was made.  Bless your heart for the pure love and strength that you instilled in your sweet baby.  Cory is a true gift to all who get to share his story.
Pamala Butler Iacovitti, Wichita Falls, Texas (after reading Over the Rainbow Bridge)
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Anyone going through the grieving process would benefit from this quick read. Six-Word Lessons on Coping with Grief is filled with keen insight and wisdom from the author who lost her own son, and through her own grieving process decided to become a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. In her quest to help others, Enebrad shows tremendous courage and transparency in dealing with her own grief to help others going through the grieving process. Beautifully done.
Lonnie Pacelli "The Project Management Advisor", Bellevue, WA
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Shirley, I can’t tell you how much your book touched my life. Your son was an amazing boy-such an upbeat, inspiring, beautiful little boy… although I cried, I also celebrated the person he was. And your writing made me feel like I was a part of your life with your son, instead of just reading about it. Images came to mind. Like when you had to walk that long distance to the hospital with your son in your arms after your car broke down. There were so many others… and the laughs I had with the ghosts!  The feelings I experienced while reading –I …
Lisa Salvati, TV News Reporter, New York (after reading Over the Rainbow Bridge)
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This primer on grief is practical , honest, and totally on the money about feelings, thoughts, and behaviors which are part of the human experience of grief and loss. The six word lessons are understandable, strengthening, and probably because there are only ‘six words’ easily remembered. It also takes direct aim at the guilt experienced about ‘the need to talk about it’.
William M Womack MD, Psychiatrist ("Six Word Lessons" On Coping with Grief)
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Cory was my favorite patient ever and he taught me more than I could ever teach him. His lessons about Summerland (the afterlife) were profound and his drawings of what he saw ‘Over the Rainbow Bridge’ helped thousands of people get in touch with their long-buried emotions.
Dr. Elisabeth Kubler Ross, Famed researcher & author of 16 books ‘On Death and Dying’
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