Understanding and Managing Grief & Pet Loss, March 19 - March 25, 2023

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

Grief is a normal emotion, but it can be overwhelming. Coping with death, whether it's the loss of a relative or friend, is vital to mental health. Here are tips for grieving in an effective way.  How to deal with grieving the loss of a loved one « azcentral

Grief may have effects that go beyond its emotional toll. There's evidence linking grief with an increased risk of conditions from heart disease and cancer to memory problems, digestive issues and autoimmune diseases.  The science that proves grief can damage your body as well as your mind « Daily Mail

"Today my cat Mischief died! She was the best cat in the world! She died with my parents at our house. I am VERY heart-broken! Besides my dogs she was the only friend that would NEVER get mad at me!!! I mean this is a lot for me to go through at the small age of 10! Do you know of any ways for me to cope but never forget the good times we had?" Pet Loss: Child Seeks Ways to Cope « Grief Healing

It’s taken me a decade to begin understanding the complexities of grief. In the 10 years since my mum died, I’ve witnessed the full spectrum of how colourful the emotion can be. But there are certain times throughout the year that can be harder to bear than others. This Mother's Day, I'm Sharing 10 Things I've Learnt About Grief, A Decade After My Mum Died « Glamour

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