Posts Tagged ‘life loss’
10 Grief Podcasts To Tune Into
When going through something as life-changing as loss, it can be helpful to remain open to all available resources to help find the comfort, community, and validation needed to move through your grief and toward healing. You might look to a support group, a creative project, a good book, a trusted friend, a counselor, or…
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8 Creative Ways To Process Your Grief
There are many different ways to process grief. While there are plenty of conventional and traditional coping mechanisms, there is no one “right” way, and you can use whatever feels right for you and your journey. Whether you consider yourself a particularly “creative” person or not, you may find that processing your grief through a…
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Mourning Your Former Self: What Happens When You Become A New You
Your transition journey may lead you to a physical, social, or spiritual transition, or some combination thereof. Whatever ‘transition’ looks like for you, you have made the difficult decision to pursue and embrace yourself authentically, and that is incredible. Of course, moving toward a more authentic version of yourself outwardly, inwardly, or both necessitates leaving…
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Coping With The Loss Of Your Best Friend
What happens when your best friend dies? Just like any other loss, the loss of your best friend is one that demands to be felt.You have to hold space for it, allow yourself to experience it, and move through the grief in the ways that feel right to you. Though all of that is the…
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Navigating The Loss of Your Life Partner
Losing the person you share your life with is a life-changing event. Your most intimate relationship is more intertwined with your life than any other, so losing them can feel like losing a part of yourself. This loss touches every part of your life. It’s completely understandable to feel overwhelmed and like this is impossible…
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10 Ways To Celebrate Father’s Day After He Has Died
Not just for fathers, Father’s Day is a day for us to honor and acknowledge all of the supportive men, fathers, and others in our lives. Planning to celebrate Father’s Day, after your father has died, can feel challenging at times. Thankfully, there isn’t one “right way” to celebrate and you get to decide what…
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11 Ways To Celebrate Mother’s Day After She Has Died
Mother’s Day isn’t just a day for moms, it’s a day for us to celebrate and appreciate all of the wonderful women, mothers, and others in our lives. Choosing how to celebrate Mother’s Day, when your mother is no longer living, can feel challenging. There are so many ways to observe Mother’s Day. Many of…
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How to Create Your Own Memory Book After a Loss
Creating a memory book after a loss can serve two primary purposes: It provides the chance to relive the memories you shared with your loved one and enables you to share those memories with others who may be feeling bereaved too. Assembling a scrapbook containing photographs and items associated with your dearly loved friend or…
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Understanding Loss & Grief as a Caregiver
Being there for a loved one when they need us is a matter of both privilege and overwhelm. It feels rewarding to be able to serve your loved ones, but the role of a caregiver can often feel like an emotional rollercoaster. Caregiving can be isolating or demanding, straining on your limited resources (financial or…
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7 of The Best Streaming TV Shows To Watch When Grieving
Grief can sometimes feel lonely, especially when there aren’t people around you who may understand what you’re going through. Seeing other people’s grief experiences, even in a fictional setting, may help you better understand and learn about your own grief, and may even provide you with a sense of feeling seen and understood. Everyone will…
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