Understanding and Managing Grief, April 16 - April 22, 2023

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

It is normal both to feel great sadness and relief after your loved one passes away. Your relationship to your loved one can further complicate how you experience and process your grief. 6 Things Caregivers Should Know About Their Grief « Psychology Today

While grief affects us in many ways, it does not change our essence. We all grieve our own way, and no way is the "right" way. The people around us remain true to themselves, too. An Important Reality for Navigating Grief « Psychology Today

During one of the pet loss support groups I facilitated, a young mother shared that her six-year old son was really missing their beloved cocker spaniel Suzie, who had died the week before and was now buried in the family’s back yard. The boy asked his mom if he could dig up his dog so he could give Suzie a hug.  Children, Pet Loss and The Power of Story « Grief Healing

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