Sometimes, there appear to be valid reasons for being stuck in grief.
You might ask “what reasons”…
- Fear of forgetting that person
- Time to “be” with the sadness
- Complicated issues associated with the grieving...
The Grief and Loss Journey
I believe no one escapes the experience of grief and loss. Loss can be experienced in many ways such as with;
- a death
- relationship ending,
- not seeing family for whatever reason
- job loss
- relocating/including immigrating to another country
- mental illness...
A Deeper Look at Hugs
Recently, I had a conversation about “HUGS”; which caused me to delve deeper into this action. I found it interesting how some people need and crave hugs, while others try to run away from them. Which person are you?
Hugs mean...
ANGEL GOWNS and CHILD LOSS
I wonder if you were like me. I had never heard of the term “Angel Gowns” or “Baby Gowns”, especially in the context of infant child death loss. Writing this I can feel the heaviness of this topic. Perhaps, you...
Caring for Others Can Be a Gift for YOU
Friends, other family members and people I do not know personally have to take care of others who are ill and or dying. What losses are connected with these scenarios? What strengths come from being supportive of others? What gifts...
Children and Thoughts of Suicide Part 2
As discussed in a prior article part 1, children DO have thoughts of suicide and DO act upon those thoughts. What do you need to pay attention to? How do children know about suicide? What can YOU do?
What do you...
Grief and Milestones in Life
While travelling in Alaska I spoke with a woman who at approximately aged 65 shed tears as she talked about the milestones experienced in her life without the presence of her parents who died when she was aged...
What is the Purpose of Grief?
While doing an interactive presentation on the topic of “Grief and Spirituality” I was asked what I thought the purpose of grief was. Delving deeper into this question I have a few ideas to share with you.
Saying Good Bye
Have you ever wondered the special meaning “Good Bye” may have to someone when death is a focus of life? Who is saying “good bye”? How is “good bye” said? How hard is it to say “good bye” or is...
Small Wonders
Have you ever taken the time to analyze the events in your life and then wonder how you made it through the tough times? Sometimes, the tough times include grief and loss. There are inevitably, small wonders in...