Losing parents is one of the most difficult things to go through, especially when holidays come around. If this is your first Father’s Day without your dad, you might be struggling to cope with the loss. The emotions that arise during this day can be intense and feel overwhelming, but it is possible to get … Read More
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What is Anticipatory Grief?
When we’re are on the verge of losing something or someone, our bodies sometimes react to that fear. This is called anticipatory grief. Anticipatory grief is an extremely strong emotion, so it is important to understand what it is and how it presents itself. What is Anticipatory Grief? Defined a grief that occurs before a certain … Read More
Hard Lessons Learned About Grief: How Can You Turn Things Around After a Tragedy?
Losing someone close to us is never easy. First, comes the initial shock and disbelief. We struggle to believe that our loved one is really gone. However, when that reality really sets in, the overwhelming surge of emotions can be truly devastating. We feel lost and hopeless and keep asking ourselves why. Why did they leave … Read More
A Guide to Sending Sympathy Flowers
After someone passes away, their loved ones are struck with grief. During this emotional and trying time, it’s only natural to want to offer support and comfort to a grieving friend. One way to do that is by sending sympathy flowers. However, there is a right way and a wrong way to do that. This … Read More
Gifting Memorial Trees: What You Need to Know
If you know someone that has recently lost a loved one, you might be wracking your brain for ways to help them. Sending a condolence note or sympathy gift is one way to let them know you are thinking of them, but those might only offer fleeting comfort. By gifting a memorial tree, you can … Read More
Is There a Shortcut to Grief?
When we lose someone it can be a very emotional and trying time. A staple in our life vanishes and we’re left to deal with the ramifications of that. We feel waves of emotion washing over and sometimes it can feel like we’re being suffocated by those intense feelings. Those internal feelings that we experience when losing someone are called grief. … Read More