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'Adult orphans': When parents die
May 5, 2008, Los Angeles Times (free registration required)

Taking the fear away from dying
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Coping with miscarriage
April 17, 2008, ABC News

Humor plays important role for terminally ill
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Optimism and Pessimism as Predictors of Change in Health After Death or Onset of Severe Illness in Family PDF
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