Showing posts with label ambiguous loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ambiguous loss. Show all posts
When Grief Threatens A Love Relationship
Understanding and Managing Grief, June 30 - July 13, 2024
Over the years, a significant concern of mine has been how to not only share the incredible essence of my mother with those dear to me, but also not hiding the fact she died by suicide. This concern became most pressing over 11 years ago when I was expecting my son. I often pondered how I would introduce him to a grandmother he never had the chance to meet—a woman who loved me intensely yet had a complex story. How could I convey that she loved me, but that I would not leave him? I Finally Told My Son About Mom's Suicide. I Didn't Expect His Reaction « Newsweek
In Grief: When An Ex-Spouse Dies
In Grief: When An Ex-Spouse Dies
A reader writes: I’m not really sure how to explain how I feel after losing my ex-spouse a month ago—especially since he died the same day I was having major surgery. Consequently, I’ve had quite a few complications from my surgery since I started taking care of my two teenage boys and their grief the morning after surgery when I got the phone call about their father. The funeral (which was put on by his new young wife) was about the last four years of his life and didn’t talk about our boys or even mention those years of his life. The people who spoke at the funeral described a man that the boys and I didn’t even know. Most people (at work and friends) don’t know what to say to me because they feel that I have no emotions about this since he was my ex-husband. It’s an uncomfortable subject for my current husband as well.
My sons are grieving, not sleeping well, and I’m working on getting them into a support group. I can’t remember the last time I had a good night’s sleep, and I feel like I’m waiting for “permission” to cry. He wasn’t a terrible person, but he was an awful dad to my two boys. From what I saw, he was a great father to his new family—but that didn’t help my boys then or now. Read on here: In Grief: When An Ex-Spouse Dies
Understanding and Managing Grief, June 25 - July 1, 2023
"Am I mentally ill? I've been told I am manic, a spoiled rotten brat and have dependent personality disorder." In Grief: Emotional Immaturity, or PTSD? « Grief Healing
Clinical experience, empirical evidence, and common sense all point to the oft-noted truism in serious illness and loss that was summarized in my friend Jim Kok’s book, now in its third edition, 90% of Helping is Just Showing Up. "Being There" is Invaluable: The Role of Presence After Loss « Grief Perspectives
Understanding and Managing Grief, April 30 - May 6, 2023
Texas author Dina Gachman shares her story of healing after losing her mother and sister in her book, So Sorry For Your Loss: How I Learned to Live with Grief, and Other Grave Concerns: Author Interview « Texas Standard
Understanding and Managing Grief, April 9 - April 15, 2023
Disenfranchised Grief describes a loss you don’t feel entitled to, that no one seems to understand, and that isn’t openly acknowledged, mourned or publicly supported. Many situations can lead to this, and it’s incredibly valid. What Is Disenfranchised Grief? Here's What To Know. « Huff Post
In Grief: When A Loved One Is Missing
[Reviewed and updated November 29, 2024]
A reader writes: I honestly think I'm going a little mad. Three months ago my brother took a break from moving into his apartment [in Jamaica], went out for lunch, and never returned. Boxes were not opened and he never slept in the bed. His car was never recovered, which makes things more complicated. From all indications the police have a suspect(s) but according to them, without a confession or a witness there is absolutely nothing they can do.
Understanding and Managing Grief & Pet Loss, February 5 - February 11, 2023
February 14 can be a difficult day for those of us who are grieving, and for some it will be the first Valentine’s Day since our precious Valentine died. For us there is no celebration; there is only grief. Grief Rituals Can Help on Valentine's Day (Or Any Special Day) « Grief Healing
Understanding and Managing Grief, January 22 - January 28, 2023
Unlike other causes of death (like illnesses or accidents), which happen to the person, suicide is an act performed by the person who has chosen death, leaving bereaved survivors with guilt and haunting questions. Healing and Rebuilding Your Life After a Spouse's Suicide https://wb.md/3HDATzg
Understanding and Managing Grief, August 7 - August 13, 2022
However painful, Michael Cholbi believes grief can be valuable for the person who grieves. Grief has a purpose: the various emotions one feels as bereavement unfolds are our way of attending to the many elements of our relationship with the deceased. Beyond the Pain: A Philosopher's Guide to Grappling with Grief « The Jewish Herald-Voice
Understanding and Managing Grief, April 24 - May 7, 2022
Like so many institutions and rituals, the funeral business has undergone extraordinary change during the pandemic . . .The lifting of restrictions is allowing more people to attend funerals in person. With restrictions easing, families begin to turn grief into mourning « London Free Press
Understanding and Managing Grief, February 20 - February 26, 2022
Talk of death is often avoided around children, unless the loss must be confronted. Approaching the subject, even when necessary, can leave caregivers uncertain about how to address it and what to say. When a loved one is lost: Working through grief with a child « Columbia Missourian
Understanding and Managing Grief, February 13 - February 19, 2022
The grief of chronic illness extends beyond grief over the loss of our health. We mourn the loss of our place in the world. 4 Losses We Mourn With Chronic Illness « MSN
Caregiving & Understanding and Managing Grief, June 7 - June 13, 2020
A program designed to incorporate hospice and palliative care principles into undergraduate and graduate nursing education could help make a difference in ongoing staffing shortages in those fields. Palliative Care Nursing Curriculum Could Impact Staff Shortages « Hospice News
Caregiving, Grief & Pet Loss Tweets, August 11 - August 17, 2019
Unmentionables [in Grief], by Ken Doka, https://j.mp/2Ze3g1i « Journeys
5 Benefits of Grief Journaling, https://j.mp/2Zcim7A « What's Your Grief?
The questions surgeons need to ask their seniors before surgery, https://j.mp/2Z5pYsE « Kevin MD
Understanding and Managing Grief, April 21 - April 27, 2019
Out of Grief Comes Faith, http://j.mp/2VnpsEs « The Grief Dialogues
Grief After Accidents, Suicide, and Other Sudden Losses, http://j.mp/2VuxStu « Crossroads
Why losing a dog can be harder than losing a relative or friend, http://j.mp/2KYWWEX « AfterTalk
Caregiving and Grief in Alzheimer's and Dementia: Suggested Resources
Grief is the constant yet hidden companion of Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias. ~ Kenneth J. Doka
A hospice colleague writes: We are preparing a program on issues of caring for those with dementia (and their caregivers) who are bereaved, as well as caring for the bereaved whose loved ones had dementia. If you find any relevant material on these issues, I would appreciate anything you can share.
Understanding and Managing Grief, March 24 - March 30, 2019
Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:
How To Talk To Your Kids About Death And Grief, http://j.mp/2OxehTR « HuffPost Australia
'Stay Strong,' And Other Useless Drivel We Tell The Grieving, http://j.mp/2FITl9q « Cognoscenti
Out of Grief Comes Community, http://j.mp/2FKuja7 « Grief Dialogues Blog
How To Talk To Your Kids About Death And Grief, http://j.mp/2OxehTR « HuffPost Australia
'Stay Strong,' And Other Useless Drivel We Tell The Grieving, http://j.mp/2FITl9q « Cognoscenti
Out of Grief Comes Community, http://j.mp/2FKuja7 « Grief Dialogues Blog
Understanding and Managing Grief, March 17 - March 23, 2019
Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:
Disenfranchised: A Grief Counselor Discusses Losing Her Job, http://bit.ly/2trW28h « The Atlantic
What If the Deceased is Despised? http://j.mp/2TQYRiY « Hospice Matters
Bereavement Researcher: We Must Do Better for the Grief-Stricken, http://j.mp/2Whyy2h « NextAvenue
What If the Deceased is Despised? http://j.mp/2TQYRiY « Hospice Matters
Bereavement Researcher: We Must Do Better for the Grief-Stricken, http://j.mp/2Whyy2h « NextAvenue
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