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I remember when I was first alone after a 29 year relationship ended. I asked myself, “How is this different than before?” Included with this question was am I okay now and will I be okay in the future? THE FUTURE, WOW, what was that going to look like? I sought counselling and was [...]
Continuing from the main theme for April 2013 newsletter of talking to individuals who are dying, I am opening the door for discussion and thoughts on children dying from an illness or whatever reason. Young children unable to talk can sense how others are reacting. Emotions carrying a heaviness of fear, anxiety and sadness [...]
I decided to share my experience of the day my elder daughter went in the hospital to deliver her second child, her first is now aged 10. I am normally not an over protective parent who hovers over their child like a mother hen but this day was different. The difference was not the [...]
I have noticed the “ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM” on many occasions and to be honest, sometimes I have been afraid of that elephant. You might wonder what she is talking about. You know, that thought in your mind that tells you and others there is something none of us want to mention. When illness [...]
“Oh, no” may be first thought that comes to mind when you realize someone is dying. The accompanying feeling of hollowness in the pit of your stomach may set the stage for subsequent decisions and choices made when asking the question, “What do I do now?” For many people, avoidance is the popular [...]
The teenage years can be a time of struggling with everything and everyone from parents, friends, school and authority. The difficulty of teenagers separating from parents/family, becoming their own person and creating the independence necessary for their future can be a stressful process. Now, add components of grief and loss. How does this look [...]
Today I am going to focus on children aged 7 to 11; keep in mind the age grouping is approximate due to children developing and maturing at different rates. Some of the information being pointed out about grief and loss experiences is meant to be a “heads up” not as an overall expectation for [...]
I won’t delve into the reality of many adults having their own anxieties about death which can hinder their ability to help children deal with death and loss. Cartoons tell it all, don’t they? I am going to briefly touch base from a generalized perspective on grief and loss related to children approximately ages 2 [...]
Frequently I am asked if a child should go to the funeral home. I will never tell someone what to do but, below I will offer a few points for consideration. Future emotional development can be affected if a child is prevented from attending the funeral. Do not force a child to participate in [...]
When I say “FRIENDSHIPS” what comes to mind? Do you have a close friend or two? Are some of your friends more acquaintances then true friends? When times get tough what friends are there for you; add grief and loss to the equation and look who is there for you now? Grief and loss [...]
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