Maile Proctor

Maile Proctor is a freelance writer and content editor. She has written for Active.com, TakeLessons.com, Life Hack and more. She writes on health and fitness, lifestyle and family, advice, how-to and more. Maile earned her Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism from Chapman University. When she's not writing, she enjoys hiking in Southern California.

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5 Tips to Cope With Grief After Divorce

When you lose a spouse, there’s an inevitable grieving period which is accompanied by a roller coaster of emotions. When you think of this grieving process, you probably associate it with loss due to illness or tragedy, but what about divorce? When partners divorce, there’s still a grieving process that goes along with the split. Divorcees need their friends and a support network just as much as a widower. There’s still sadness, anger, denial, confusion and strong emotions. Here, we’ll look at the similarities and differences between the two types of loss so you’re better equipped to deal with your […]

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7 Dos and Don’ts to Help Someone Dealing With Loss

Losing a loved one is a devastating experience and something we would never wish on our best friend or our worst enemy. Unfortunately, loss is an inevitable part of life and something we will all deal with at one time or another. While loss is a common life experience, the healing process is unique to each individual and helping someone through this rough time is certainly not a one-size-fits-all experience. Most of us want to help someone who is grieving but we may not always know the best way to go about it. While the approach will vary based on […]

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