Over the years, a significant concern of mine has been how to not only share the incredible essence of my mother with those dear to me, but also not hiding the fact she died by suicide. This concern became most pressing over 11 years ago when I was expecting my son. I often pondered how I would introduce him to a grandmother he never had the chance to meet—a woman who loved me intensely yet had a complex story. How could I convey that she loved me, but that I would not leave him? I Finally Told My Son About Mom's Suicide. I Didn't Expect His Reaction « Newsweek
Even with familial support, some children may require additional help to process their grief reactions and adjust to a life without the physical presence of their loved one. However, parents and caregivers are sometimes unsure of whether a bereaved child may need therapy. Recognizing the following risk markers can help to ensure that bereaved youth receive the right form of support at the right time and prevent future suffering. When Is Therapy Necessary for a Grieving Child? « Psychology Today
It seems natural to miss our children when they aren’t with us. What kind of father would I have been if I hadn’t missed Jess? What kind of father would I be now if I stopped missing her because she is dead? I miss my daughter because I love her. And love has no time limit. Many Americans are uncomfortable with this kind of talk. Grief in Eternity « Front Porch Republic
Grief, a profound and often overwhelming emotion, can cloud our thoughts and disrupt our daily lives. Amidst this turbulence, mindfulness practices offer a beacon of calm and clarity. By grounding ourselves in the present moment, we can navigate the depths of sorrow with greater compassion and resilience. In this article, we explore various mindfulness techniques designed to support you through your journey of healing and help you find moments of peace amidst the storm of grief. Journey Through Grief: Mindfulness Techniques for Emotional Recovery « AfterTalk
As much as you love your four-legged family members, the ever-increasing costs of veterinary care may interfere with your ability to care for their health. The problem is multifactorial: Along with most everything else in life, the cost of veterinary equipment and supplies has increased. Improved diagnostic and treatment technologies come with higher price tags. For multiple reasons (fodder for a future post), there is a shortage of veterinarians and technicians. Higher salaries are necessary to attract and keep them. The High Cost of Veterinary Care: How Did We Get Here? « Speaking for Spot
I was 26 when my dad died of cancer. Three months later, my mum died of a brain aneurysm. Suddenly, I was an adult orphan, selling up the family home where I’d grown up, eradicating the safety net I’d known all my life. What really amplified the enormity of this loss was being an only child. I was alone in my grief when my parents died – but missing them gave me the answer « The Guardian
"This past year was a very difficult one for me and my family. My father was diagnosed with a terminal illness and passed 7 months later . . . As a result my performance rating was the lowest performance rating that can be given to an employee. It is quite rare for such a low rating so this is very serious." Grief at Work: When Job Performance Is Affected « Grief Healing
"I am just 10 days away from the one year mark of my wife’s death, and the last few days have been horrible. I have that all-too-familiar feeling of dread in the pit in my stomach and I have a hard time concentrating on anything. I don’t know how to explain my mood to my seven-year-old son." In Grief: Coping with the Anniversary of A Loved One's Death « Grief Healing
When a loved one goes missing, those left behind share a common burden. The pain of not knowing is something only they can truly understand, as is the hope that keeps them going each day. Hope is what makes them leave a door unlocked, a table place set, or a wardrobe of clothes ready to be worn again years after someone has disappeared. But hope, almost always, is the enemy of closure. The long goodbye: how families of missing people suffer a unique kind of grief « ABC News
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