Understanding and Managing Grief, September 1 - September 30, 2025

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Most people expect to feel better after that first year of bereavement, as if they've reached some sort of significant milestone in their grief journey. Unfortunately, this is another of those myths about grief that simply does not hold true. If you assume that grief will ease as the second year begins, you may soon discover that in many ways it seems much harder now than it did before. You may find yourself feeling even worse ~ and that can seem very unsettling. Beyond the First Year: Struggling with New Waves of Grief « Grief Healing

 Loss is a fact of life, and so are the reactions that follow, but the grief that accompanies significant loss is frequently misunderstood. Here are some of the more commonly held myths and misconceptions about grief, along with the facts to dispel them: Myths and Misconceptions about Grief « Grief Healing

You might think about actually setting aside some time just for yourself each day ~ I call it your crying time ~ when you allow yourself to give in completely to your grief and feel whatever you need to feel, including feeling sorry for yourself. Others have referred to this as "dosing," and for many mourners, it can be a very effective tool, as it gives you some sense of control over your grief ~ or at least when and how you choose to immerse yourself in your feelings of loss ~ and a way to contain it, too. This way, you can pick the time of day and you can decide how long it will last. In Grief: Finding Crying Time « Grief Healing

Social media can bring us together in our grief. Saying the names of people who have died keeps them present. Posting about people we're grieving is a less vulnerable way to share that we're hurting. How to Make Grief A Little Less Lonely « Psychology Today

Grief doesn’t vanish. It demands tending, like a fire that can warm us if we care for it or burn us if ignored. As a life coach, I often encourage clients not to push grief away but to let it move through them. These practices, the ones I leaned on today, may help you too: Grief as a Lantern: Honoring Love, Loss, and Our Shared Humanity « The Citizen 

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