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Life after childhood cancer, abuse, family addictions, death of my son, suicide of my husband, and more.

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  • Improving Quality of Life – Blog #21

    Improving Quality of Life – Blog #21

    “A range of studies reveal the powerful effects grief can have on the body. Grief increases inflammation, which can worsen health problems you already have and cause new ones. It batters the immune system, leaving you depleted and vulnerable to infection. The heartbreak of grief can increase blood pressure and the risk of blood clots.…

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