Tag: grief
-
Guilt, Grief and Caregiving of an Independent Dying Parent
Add New Post Site Icon Save draft Preview(opens in a new tab) Publish Add title GUILT, GRIEF AND CAREGIVING OF AN INDEPENDENT DYING PARENT This blog is not just about my journey. I want to share other peoples stories. It is remarkable how many commonalities there are in our experiences. However, each person has a…
-
5 Tips For when your parent starts dating after their spouse dies
My Dad started dating pretty quickly after my Mom died. It shocked some. It shocked me. Didn’t he love Mom? How could he betray her that way?
-
What Do You Say to Someone Grieving?
Whether someone has lost a parent, a child, or a friend, we want to console and bring comfort but its hard to know what to say. I think every situation is different and what works for one person may not work for another but here are my suggestions based on my experience as someone grieving: 1)…
-
How To Use Writing to Work Through Grief
Grief comes for many reasons… the loss of a child, a parent, or friend. It also comes from the loss of what “could have been” – the marriage that didn’t last due to divorce, a health issue that keeps you from doing loved activities, moving from active partner in a relationship to active caregiver. In…