Grief is already a wild, topsy-turvy rollercoaster, but there’s even more loops and drops when you experience it during a Cambridge term. In my third term of first year a relative, who was an instrumental part in my life, unfortunately passed. I think their passing hit particularly hard for two reasons: one being that we were extremely close, and two because it was the first time someone particularly dear to me had passed, the unfamiliarity of it all making it feel a lot worse . . . Coping with Grief at Cambridge « Varsity
Someone recently asked me, “What do Hospice volunteers do?” She was interested in becoming one. She was most interested in helping in an area most people are afraid to even acknowledge. What a special person it is who aspires to be a hospice volunteer! So to answer her question — they do a lot!!! But before "doing," there will be interviewing and training . . . Are You Called to Comfort? The Quiet Power of Hospice Volunteering « Barbara Karnes, RN
We tend to dance around it. We find polite ways to change the subject, to promise “another time,” to chuckle uncomfortably and pivot. But the truth doesn’t bend: every one of us, at some point, will leave this world. And those we love will feel it more deeply if we haven’t had the courage to talk openly, early, and honestly about our end-of-life wishes. It’s not morbid. It’s not cold. In fact, it might be the most loving conversation you ever have . . . The Conversation We All Avoid…End of Life Plans « AfterTalk
"I am at a loss with things right now and I really need some help. My partner's dad is dying and on the advice of his doctor he has been placed in hospice care. My mom passed 4 months ago today and I am still numb from that. I'm still not knowing how to handle my own grief, and now here I am with my partner and his family going thru this themselves . . ." In Grief: When Partners Are Mourning Separate Losses « Grief Healing
Losing a loved one is one of the most painful experiences a person can endure. Grief can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and deeply isolating. In an attempt to manage the emotional turmoil, some individuals turn to drugs or alcohol as a way to numb the pain, escape reality, or temporarily quiet their thoughts. While substances may provide short-term relief, they often complicate the healing process, leading to dependency, increased emotional distress, and even long-term mental and physical health consequences . . . Addiction and Substance Abuse in Grief: Suggested Resources « Grief Healing
"I am searching for an online support group for people and/or their loved ones who have been diagnosed with cancer. Three months ago, my husband (54 years old) felt a mass in the left side of his abdomen. Through several different physician referrals it was determined that he had massive splenomegaly. His spleen was removed last month. The pathology report stated he has CLL ~ Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. It is said to be stage 3. This week he will be having a bone marrow aspiration, to determine possible treatment options, if any. I am hoping to find someone who might be going through this situation, and is willing to talk about how they are handling their situation, their type of cancer, or just anything they would like to share . . ." Coping with A Cancer Diagnosis: Anticipatory Grief in Caregiving « Grief Healing
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