Good article for those who help grievers professionally or personally. A good guide to help others face grief and find some solace The article, 21 Ways to Help Someone You Love Through Grief, by Amy Hoggart states “Seven years ago, my father was diagnosed with terminal cancer before dying three and a half years later. It was a horrible time, […]
Great article on understand grief The article, Understanding Grief, by Jane Brody states “Although many of us are able to speak frankly about death, we still have a lot to learn about dealing wisely with its aftermath: grief, the natural reaction to loss of a loved one. Relatively few of us know what to say or […]
Big questions surround exposing a child to grief or allowing them to participate in a funeral. Old school values say no, but new bereavement science states that is the worst thing to do for a child. Children need to express themselves and over protective shielding is not healthy long term for a child. The article, Is […]
A very painful loss is having a stillborn for parents. Many also suggest to let the family mourn with the body of the deceased newborn. This is a traumatic time, especially for the woman who carried for nine months The article, A very private grief: the parents breaking the stillbirth taboo, Source; The Guardian states “Chris […]
Good article for pet owners who are coping and caring for a sick pet. This type of grief can be serious for a pet owner because in the end, pets are our family. The article, How your pet’s illness could put your mental health at risk, by CNN WIRE states “It was a difficult season of loss for […]
Miscarriages are sometimes a forgotten grief among people. The family suffers but everyone else fails to see the pain and the loss that can accompany this. The article, I coped with the grief of multiple miscarriages – and you can too, by Anna Tyzack states, “There was a time when Zoë Clark-Coates feared she would never […]
Handling grief and coping with it is important for one’s overall health and wellbeing. Not being able to handle grief and cope with it is a leading cause for health related issues associated with complicated grief The article, How to Handle Grief and Why It’s Important for Your Health, by Cathy Chester states “Grief can […]
Pets are part of our lives and for some, even like family. Hence the value of something or someone determines the pain of loss. It is of no wonder then that so many grieve the loss of a pet so intensely The article, Why does the death of a pet matter to us so much?, by William […]
Good article on mothers and pregnancy and loss. The article, “Unpregnant: Mothers’ secret grief” by Lisa Roose-Church states “Samantha Fox’s eyes glisten with tears as she looks at an urn and light brown teddy bear on a corner shelf in her home. Inside the small box are the ashes of Fox’s daughter, Lucy Fox, who […]
Losing a child is devastating at any age. It can ruin lives and also a marriage as both overcome the grief in their own way. Sometimes it can become toxic. This article looks at the troubles that may emerge and how to keep the union together. The article,” Keeping A Marriage Alive After The Loss Of […]