Stop and think about this for a moment; something drastic happens that causes a relationship to end and it was not your choice.
Initially grief symptoms can set in with all their vengeance, feeling as...
My Friend is Dying
I was told my friend had cancer and was given approximately 2 months to live. Well, 2 months is just a number and no one can say for sure how long someone will live. I reacted with shock,...
Who is supportive of the main support person?
Have you ever noticed there is one person in the family everyone turns to for help with life’s dilemmas, is asked to talk to someone because someone else doesn’t want to do it, and is the person others...
“Sometimes we need something physical to hold onto.”
After a loss such as a death has occurred, some individuals get comfort from holding onto something that belonged to the deceased person. One idea I am sharing with you now is about folding a piece of clothing in...
It is About You Too… Holidays or not
Self-care and self-awareness go hand in hand when grief is a factor. Consider the following;
- Pace yourself
- You have choices
- You are in charge of you
- If in doubt, don’t
- Ask for help
- Delegate responsibilities
- Ask for what you need
- Create balance over the...
Today is Valentine’s Day, do you care?
For some people this is a special day and for others it may be a day of who cares about Valentine’s Day.
After the loss of someone you care deeply about, does Valentine’s Day have the same meaning?
Hmmm, what does Valentine’s...
Holiday Season Sadness
I am sharing a little information for you to take note of.
The Holiday Season is a good time to see people and share in the festivities, visiting with family and friends, but what if you are not ready for this...
Organ Donations Begin with You
Organ donation begins with you making a decision whether to donate your organs after death or not. Having the conversation about your decision needs to be done with family, friends, doctor and whoever else you think should be aware of your...
What others might not know about suicide loss continued (part 3 of 3)
This is what I have noticed when people start to “get better” or appear better. This in NO WAY says they are 100% better. It does say that they are starting to live around the pain of their loss. As...
What others might not know about SUICIDE LOSS (part one of three)
Below is some of what others might not know about SUICIDE LOSS and the experiences that someone has when a suicide death happens to a person they care about. Not only care about, but perhaps they have found the deceased...