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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: grieving

grieving stories: 2 news summaries

(Newser) - Denzel Washington said today he recently spent hours on the phone listening to John Travolta grieve over the death of his son, People reports. "Needless to say, he's struggling," said Washington at a press conference for their film, Taking of Pelham 1 2 3. "So more than... More »

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John Travolta • grief • seizure • Bahamas • Denzel Washington • grieving • Jett Travolta

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 Sex and the Pity:
 A Widow Ponders Limbo 

Friends, relatives mean well, but platitudes are patronizing

May 17, 08 5:02 PM CDT
(Newser) - After her first weeks of widowhood, one woman noticed the kind yet patronizing treatment she was getting from loved ones—especially when it came to her sex life. Among the platitudes she came to despise: "You look like you could use a hug," and "You're not ready... More »

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death • widows • grieving • friendship

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