Monday, March 29, 2021
In Grief: Struggling With Acceptance and "Letting Go"
Sunday, March 28, 2021
Understanding and Managing Grief, March 21 - March 27, 2021
Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:
[T]he emotional and psychological impacts of losing a limb are sometimes just as serious as the physical ones. The relationship between amputation, grief, and depression is very real and, often, very strong. Coping Strategies for New Amputees: Limb Loss and Grief « The National Law Review
Monday, March 22, 2021
In Grief: Is This Counselor Safe For Me?
A reader writes: I hope it's okay to ask you this question, I have no one else to ask. I am seeing a hospice bereavement counselor, my Mom passed away two months ago, I have seen this lady about 5 times at the most, anyway, I saw her this past Friday and I finally told her that I was fighting with suicidal thoughts, she really said nothing but "they are not equipped to deal with this."
Sunday, March 21, 2021
Understanding and Managing Grief & Pet Loss: March 14 - March 20, 2021
Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:
Following a stroke, it’s normal for both survivors and those who love them to experience grief. A stroke may cause many losses, including the loss of career, mobility, independence, and confidence. Grief After Stroke « Psychology Today
These people, whom I affectionately refer to as “my coding friends,” may not know my name or where I live. But that doesn’t mean I’m not incredibly close with some of them. Dealing with Loss in An Online World « The Miami Student
Monday, March 15, 2021
Pet Loss: Still Mourning, 3 Years Later
Sunday, March 14, 2021
Understanding and Managing Grief, March 7 - March 13, 2021
Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:
On average, nine people are left in grief for every death. For those grieving the loss of loved ones, the impact of the 'grief pandemic' will long-outlast the virus. Why the 'grief pandemic' might outlast the worst of COVID-19 « CTV News
Monday, March 8, 2021
In Grief: When to Consider Joining A Support Group
A reader writes: I was wondering if anyone around the 6th month maybe (because that's where I'm at now) remembers things more vividly. I had forgotten so many precious things and I don't know if it was the holidays or a point that I am at but everything comes to me so clearly. I dream more vividly, I look around my house and memories just flow in. In some ways I am glad to have these memories come to me, but they are also reminding me of how wonderful things were with him here and how I won't have that again.
Sunday, March 7, 2021
Understanding and Managing Grief & Pet Loss, February 28 - March 6, 2021
Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:
Zoe’s death has rocked me because it is a marker. A reminder that time is the most relentless force in the universe: that no matter what we do, its thievery marches on. Love Persevering « No Mercy / No Malice
In my many years of moderating an online pet loss forum, far too often I have heard from pet parents whose precious cat or kitten has died after being trapped in a clothes washer or dryer. It happened AGAIN! Pet Loss: Curious Cats Get Killed in Clothes Dryers « Grief Healing
Monday, March 1, 2021
In Grief: The Power of Forgiveness
A reader writes: I lost my mom six weeks ago. We had a distant and strange relationship my entire life as she favored my brother and made no qualms about showing it financially and otherwise. During my childhood there was much conflict in the house and she didn't protect me from it and wasn't remorseful. Dad had 7 heart attacks during my teen years and died when I was 19 (I'm 53 now). Our home revolved around chronic illness and tension and anger. I resented mom during my 20's and 30's for not protecting me from my father and brother and also had trouble with her obvious favoritism toward my brother which she expressed financially. I moved away many years ago and tried to create a more functional environment for myself and learn about love and support in other types of circles.