Is GriefShare for people with a specific type of loss? A GriefShare is for everyone who is grieving the death of a loved one—whether you’ve experienced the loss of a spouse, parent, child (infant, young child, teen, adult, unborn), friend, sibling, coworker, or other relative. ...
This phrase, uttered with the best of intentions, says both everything and nothing when you have experienced a major loss. Everything, because it is wonderful to have people in your life who want to support you during this difficult time; nothing, because it’s extremely rare that you can...
Often the best way to help a friend who is grieving is to let go of any pressure you’re putting on yourself to get it perfect. After experiencing my own deep grief and loss, the friends who weathered the storm with me never got it right all the time. But they were real and ...
Dealing with recent grief and loss can make us feel stuck in sorrow and inertia.This is a normal part of the grieving process, as we learn to cope with the “new normal.” Remember that although things will never be quite the same, life still can be very good. As you emerge from the...
. When a spouse who handled all financial decisions passes away, the surviving partner may find herself at a loss, not knowing how to access funds, pay bills or manage investments. This sudden shift can add a significant emotional and logistical burden during an already complex grieving process...
Hello everyone, I wrote on here nearly three years ago (January 2017) about my girlfriend who passed away suddenly. I had one heck of a grieving journey and this forum was quite helpful. As I started to pull through, I immersed myself in work and persona
I started to cry, yet continued walking. The song gurgled up all the grief I’d experienced over the loss of key family members over the previous three years—starting with my husband Gary’s death in March 2021. Then brother-like friend Jerry’s nine months later. My mother’s nine mo...
t want us to speak of it casually. That would be likened to us speaking freely about our intimate times with our spouse with others. Just because we can doesn’t mean we should. I’ve learned to guard what happens during my quiet times with the Lord, and treat it as special as it ...
The following is a curated list of the very best LDS resources that may help you understand how to minister to those who have thoughts of suicide or who are grieving a loss. If you find other resources you think we should list here, please post a comment below.Pages...
Country music is often deeply spiritual, borrowing from gospel tradition and touching on religious themes. If you're grieving a loved one, these spiritually-inspired country songs may give you great comfort. Just a Closer Walk With Thee by Patsy Cline ...