offering kind words, cups of tea and as much support as we possibly can. Witnessing someone you care about struggling through grief is hard, and it can be difficult to know what to say. Once all the tea has been drunk, and the obvious words of condolences have been uttered, what do...
6 practical tips and ideas for coping with and navigating grief in a healthy way. Common myths and misconceptions about grief. Answers to many frequently asked questions and concerns about grief like how long it should last, how to help someone else who’s grieving, and much more. Extra reso...
You won’t believe me because you can see the grief behind my eyes, despite my smile. And even if you haven’t been through my experience, something deep down tells you that this is big. Too big to be neatly resolved and tucked away in the category of memory. Trust yourself. You’re...
Everyone experiences the stages of grief in different ways and a bereavement can be life-changing. Here is some practical advice on how you can help a friend who has suffered a loss.
4. Creatively express your grief and regret When we’ve made a serious mistake (or have done something that triggers intensetoxic shamein us), it’s important that we make space to process these feelings. Mind you, ruminating and dredging up old memories repeatedly isnotprocessing your feeli...
Our need to be needed. Our desire to nurture someone. Our desire to see that our work and love produces an effect – a child who loves us back. What we often do is keep a picture in our minds of our child and how they will fulfill these needs and desires for us. What happens whe...
You know, we knew it was coming on one level. And then the actuality of it was just devastating. And you know, I think, you know, as someone who works in end of life and death and grief, you know, losses like that, too, you know, we can know someone is going to be dying of...
We went through grief and came out three years later sort of intact. Now our daughter, she’s 33, well, I think she hates us. We see her 3-4 times a year, usually to give her birthday/Christmas gifts. Or when she needs her winter tires put on her car. She stores stuff at our...
Talking to someone can help to provide perspective and can help you to feel less alone during this difficult time. Practice self-care It’s important to take care of yourself when you’re dealing with being cheated on. Make sure to get enough sleep, eat healthy foods, and exercise regularly...
We've lost grandparents and parents to degenerative diseases, we've lost siblings and friends to car accidents or we've known someone who was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. When death happens, it often seems unfair. It may also seem unnatural because from the time of our ...