What is emotional healing? It’s the process by which you recover emotionally and mentally from a negative life experience. You can’t keep tough times from appearing in your life, unfortunately. However when you are emotionally healthy..,
The Precious Moments We Miss in Grief: The Impact of Technology
Today we’re going to talk about something that’s near and dear to my heart. We all know how challenging grief can be, and sometimes, it’s the little things in life that make it even more painful.
Navigating Secondary Losses in Grief
Grief is a raw and brutal journey no one ever wishes to embark upon. When we lose a loved one, we expect heartache, tears and a profound sense of emptiness. An aspect of grief that is often overlooked however, is something that can be equally challenging: secondary losses.
Bittersweet: Grandchildren’s Love in the Shadows of Grief
Today I want to tell you a personal little story that I hope may be uplifting for those of you struggling to find hope, or even a reason to go on right now. After the loss of my husband I became depressed and did not think I could ever, or would ever be happy again….
The Unspoken Struggle: Responding to “How Are You Doing” in Grief
Grief is a journey of heartbreak and sorrow and an intricate web of emotions. Yet, in the face of such profound pain, our grief illerate society often expects us to respond to a simple question: “How are you?”
The Bittersweet Celebration of Mother’s Day After Loss
Mothers Day can be painfully difficult and distressing for people who have lost their mother, or for mothers who have lost children. The agony of losing a loved one can be unbearable,
The Painful Misery of the Empty Chair at The Table
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.
No Time To Say Goodbye – Horrific, Horrendous, Heartbreaking
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.
Grief and Loss: Healing Is Possible
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.
Why Its Important To Take Time To Grieve
As a society, unfortunately we tend to minimise the grieving process and have unrealistic expectations towards those who have suffered a loss.