Written to support and uplift you at this challenging time in your life
Even though it might not seem ideal, caring for yourself while you’re mourning is a necessity, not a luxury.So how do we manage self-care when we are grieving?
Our grief does not end with the calendar year. It can be daunting and totally overwhelming to be facing a new year without our loved ones.
How do we “fix” hearts when they are shattered and broken with loss? How do we heal a hurting heart? We can’t bandage it or wrap it in a cast to protect from further wounds
But for many others, Christmas may not be the season to be merry. It may bring up painful memories of a loved one who has passed away for some people. Sadly, Christmas is a stark reminder of the missing face or the empty chair at the Christmas table.
Today I feel very sad…….and I’m writing from a raw and aching heart. I’m not going to pretend I feel fine when it feels like my heart is breaking all over again and the tears keep rolling down my cheeks.
Life includes loss. It’s critical to realise that suffering from grief and loss can result from losses that disrupt your daily schedule or make it impossible for you to go to work, as well as catastrophic events like death.
As a society, unfortunately we tend to minimise the grieving process and have unrealistic expectations towards those who have suffered a loss.
