Losing a spouse or significant other is one of the hardest things you will even face in life. This person has been your partner and shared some of the most intimate moments with you and their loss can be devastating. Losing your husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, or parent of your children is something that will … Read More
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Time Will Tell: How the Bereavement Process Changes Day By Day
When a loved one passes away the pain can feel immeasurable. Often, we feel like the grief will never fade away, that we’ll forever be consumed by it. That’s not the case, though. Whether you believe it or not the bereavement process changes little by little every day. You might not notice staggering shifts, but … Read More
Hard Lessons Learned About Grief: How Can You Turn Things Around After a Tragedy?
A tragic loss can be a completely unsettling event that leaves our heads spinning. Losing a spouse, child, parent, sibling, close relative or friend can be extremely difficult and leave us wondering how we will put their pieces of our heart back together again. The overwhelming emotions often feel suffocating and stifling, prohibiting us from … Read More
How to Teach Your Child About Grief and Loss
Losing a loved one is not easy, especially when there are children in the mix. Depending on the age, approaching grief and loss with a child can be a very difficult and delicate situation. You are likely grieving yourself, but it is important to use this moment to teach your child about grief and loss. Loss is … Read More
Living with Mom’s Death – A Daughter’s Perspective
Mothers and daughters have a special bond that often cannot be described. There might be ups and downs in your relationship with your mother, but those moments are few and far in between. You gush about boys to your mother, confide in her about your trials and tribulations, and call her constantly to ask innocuous … Read More
Grief and Loss: How to Avoid These Common Misconceptions
Experiencing loss is one of the most difficult things that people face in their lifetime. Everyone understands that grief occurs, but not many people understand the nuances and science behind it. In fact, there are many misconceptions centered on grief and loss. This article breaks down some common misconceptions to help you better understand how … Read More