Posts Tagged ‘father died’
How It Feels to Lose a Parent to Suicide
When most of us think of our parents, we assume they’ll be around for all of life’s important milestones — graduations, weddings, the birth of a child. Most of us aren’t prepared for the possibility that our parents may not be around to see everything. Losing a loved one, especially a parent, can be a…
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How to Navigate Life After Losing a Parent
No matter what age you are, losing a parent will have a profound impact on your life. Parents serve as our lifelines. They represent support, love, encouragement, nurturing, guidance, and the list goes on. So when you lose a parent, you feel like you’re losing everything you’ve grown accustomed to knowing in this world. It…
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After 5 Years of Delayed Grief, What Finally Broke The Dam
In this clip from Roberta’s 20-20 Grief Project interview, we learn that she held in much of her pain and grief for nearly five years, after her dad died. Then a specific moment occurred that finally broke the dam and allowed her delayed grief to come through. Watch Roberta’s full interview here: https://youtu.be/W88IQpnBFvA If you’d…
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I would have told him I loved him
“I would have told him I loved him .” In this clip from Roberta’s 20-20 Grief Project interview she shares that her stoic upbringing and fear of discomfort kept her from expressing her love for her dying father. Watch Roberta’s full interview here: https://youtu.be/W88IQpnBFvA If you’d like to watch more stories or share your own,…
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Remembering Dads Who Have Died | A Father’s Day Tribute
Welcome to our first ‘Real Grief Talk Round Table’ session where we bring together a group of people who have a shared experience of loss and grief. In honor of Father’s Day we are joined by Roberta Steve, Ken Agud, and Tom Flood who have all lost their fathers at least 20 years ago. Roberta’s…
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A Person Doesn’t Have to Have Led a Big Life to Leave a Big Hole
“A person doesn’t have to have led a big life to leave a big hole.” In this clip from Roberta’s 20-20 Grief Project interview she discusses the power and influence one person can make on many, despite a seemingly simple life. Watch Roberta’s full interview here: https://youtu.be/W88IQpnBFvA If you’d like to watch more stories or…
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