In Grief: Coming Apart at The Seams

[Reviewed and updated October 15, 2024]

Comfort comes from knowing that people have made the same journey. And solace comes from understanding how others have learned to sing again. ~ Helen Steiner Rice

A reader writes: I lost my Grandmother last month and I cannot seem to get control of my emotions. I am constantly in tears. I have never been this depressed and empty inside in all my life. I was given time off from work and assured that my job was not in jeopardy just get myself well and my job would be there once I returned. Apparently, I wasn't getting it together quick enough because I was informed that I would be immediately terminated tomorrow if I do not come to work.

In Grief: Difficulty Making Decisions

[Reviewed and updated January 11, 2024]

He who rides the middle of the road gets hit from both ends.  ~ Loni Bergqvist

A reader writes: I have been browsing the Articles Worth Reading section of your Tools for Healing forum. I was wondering if there is an article or book that you can suggest for me about decision making and grief. I'm in the second year and I feel I'm making all the wrong decisions regarding my life, like job searching, where to live, how to spend money. Or I find that I'm unable to decide at all.

Understanding and Managing Grief, July 24 - July 30, 2016

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

Ten Common Signs That The Deceased Send to Loved Ones, http://j.mp/2azEkHa « Open to Hope

Child Loss: I Am NOT Crazy! http://j.mp/2aAvg7k « The Huffington Post

Reaching for the Far Side of Grief: finding balance after the death of a loved one, http://buff.ly/2aqKwRB « Barbara Karnes, RN

Understanding and Managing Grief, February 28 - March 5, 2016

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

Relationship Struggles May Coincide with Grieving, http://j.mp/1QqP2xl « Open to Hope

Balancing Selflessness and Self-Care in Grief, http://j.mp/1T5d98q « What's Your Grief?

11 Adult Coloring Books That Will Make You Feel Surprisingly Zen, http://j.mp/1QF2RoZ « The Huffington Post

Understanding and Managing Grief, June 23 - June 29, 2013

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

After Tragedy: 3 Reasons And 21 Ways To Bring Joy Back into Your Life, http://j.mp/19GzjI5 « Tiny Buddha

Finding Balance: A self care quiz for grievers,  http://j.mp/biCTnZ « Hello Grief

Lively discussion dominates Death Cafe, http://j.mp/14CCIRD « Baltimore Sun

Grief Relief! 5 Holistic Alternatives to Therapy, http://j.mp/19Ia9FA « With Sympathy Gifts and Keepsakes

Lovely! Saving Grief Until After Wimbledon, http://j.mp/12vdXU3 « Friend Grief