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COPING WITH LOSS 3 W ays to F eel L ess O verwhelmed Throughout our lives, we’ll all experience loss in one form or another. It may be the end of a relationship or the death of a loved one. Loss, in all its forms, brings grief, and we have to learn how to cope with this new emptiness in our lives. Grief can feel overwhelming, and we may feel lost and uncertain about how to move forward. As we work through the process, there are steps we can take to work through our feelings without becoming overwhelmed by them. Talk about it. This is the single most important step to take when grieving. Coping with grief is never a journey you need to take alone. It might not always seem like it, but there is usually someone who is more than willing to listen. Talk to friends, family, and others. Or, if you know someone else who is going through a loss, reach out and offer to talk about it. When you’ve experienced loss, you know what they are going through and can offer a shoulder to lean on. You can also talk with a neutral third party like a counselor or therapist. Take care of yourself. When we go through grief, especially when it’s particularly strong, it’s easy to forget to take care of ourselves. We can become lost in our own thoughts and emotions. Sometimes it can seem like nothing really matters. Staying active and taking care of ourselves can do wonders for us while we are grieving. It’s important to eat healthy (even when it feels like we don’t have an appetite) and exercise. Focusing on other activities can make the grieving process easier and less overwhelming. Take your time. It’s not uncommon to want to rush the grieving process. We all grieve differently, but it’s important to give yourself the time you need. It’s equally important to experience the emotions you need to feel. If you need to be sad, be sad. If you need to be angry, be angry. If you need to laugh, laugh. It’s all part of the process, and you don’t want to stifle or bury emotions when they need to be expressed. Acknowledge your feelings, but give yourself the space to do it. When you take the time you need, it becomes less overwhelming and less exhausting.
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SPRING VEGETABLE AND CHICKEN PASTA BAKE
Inspired by TheSeasonedMom.com
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup cooked chicken, diced • 1 14-oz can artichokes, drained and quartered • 1 cup fresh asparagus pieces • 1/2 cup carrots, grated • 1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped and divided • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped and divided • 2 tsp minced garlic • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 425 F and grease an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. 2. In the prepared dish, stir together cooked chicken, artichokes, asparagus, carrots, uncooked pasta, chicken broth, half the chives, half the parsley, garlic, salt, and 2 tbsp Parmesan. 3. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes. 4. Uncover and stir. At this point, check the pasta to make sure it is al dente. If it’s undercooked, cover the dish and return to the oven until pasta is tender. 5. Remove from oven and garnish with remaining Parmesan, chives, and parsley.
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