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"My husband the father of my children passed in 2009. I noticed some time after that my son was lying a lot. What do I do?"
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Dr. Kevin Skinner
LMFT | CSAT-S | Clinical Director
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How can I grieve effectively when I didn’t get a chance due to COVID-19?
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I feel so alone and unsupported, like no one understands me.
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My best friend, who was there for me before my husband died, avoids me now. Why can’t she be there for me?
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I’m having a hard time getting rid of my spouses clothes and other personal items? Any suggestions?
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I lost my spouse to cancer a year ago. I thought would be doing better after a year. Any suggestions?
Dr. Kevin Skinner, LMFT, CSAT-S, Core Faculty
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