SelfGrowth.com articles for Grief and Loss

Healing Hearts: The Transformative Power of Qigong in Grief Recovery

Kay@HealingOurGrievingHearts.com — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 8:29:00 pm

Grief is a universal experience that touches us all at some point in our lives. The process of mourning a loss, whether it be the passing of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a significant life change, can be overwhelming and challenging. In times of grief, finding solace and healing ...

Navigating the Journey of Loss: The Uniqueness of Losing a Spouse

Kay@HealingOurGrievingHearts.com — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 7:47:58 pm

Losing a spouse is a profoundly personal and emotional experience that reshapes every aspect of our lives. This significant loss brings with it a unique set of challenges, emotional complexities, and unexpected transitions. By exploring the multifaceted nature of this journey, we can shed light ...

The Many Ways to Pay Tribute to a Loved One

Kay@HealingOurGrievingHearts.com — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 7:43:32 pm

The other day, I had a conversation with someone who was looking to do something meaningful to honor a loved one who had passed away, particularly due to unresolved emotions stemming from the relative's funeral. I've put together a list of ideas that I really felt compelled to share with ...

Honoring Legacies: Reflecting on Celebrities Who Die

Kay@HealingOurGrievingHearts.com — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 7:39:22 pm

When celebrities die, there is often an outpouring of emotions exhibited on social media. We have seen this on many occasions with the recent deaths of Toby Keith, Carl Weathers, Matthew Perry, and Jimmy Buffett, just to name a few. Celebrities often play significant roles in our lives as ...

Healing from the Loss of a Beloved Pet

Kay@HealingOurGrievingHearts.com — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 7:39:55 pm

As my dear companion, Yoda, approaches his 13th birthday in three months, I am confronted with the inevitable sadness that will accompany his passing one day. The signs of aging on his face serve as a poignant reminder, despite the playful spirit he retains in his senior phase. Memories of our ...

The Benefits of Energy Healing in Grief Recovery

Kay@HealingOurGrievingHearts.com — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 7:40:40 pm

Grief is a profound and intricate emotional journey that can impact every facet of our being, from our mental and emotional state to our physical well-being. While the process of grieving is deeply personal and can vary greatly from person to person, many individuals find solace and support in ...

Debunking the Myths About the 5 Stages of Grief

Kay@HealingOurGrievingHearts.com — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 7:14:26 pm

Grief is a deeply personal and complex experience, one that defies simple categorization or linear progression. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's 5 Stages of Grief - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance - have become widely known, shaping many people's understanding of the grieving ...

How Loneliness Affects Your Health And Well-Being

sarah@agedefying-secrets.com — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 3:30:25 pm

Loneliness significantly increases your risk of mental and physical decline and premature death, especially in the elderly. Loneliness can be a death sentence. Loneliness causes feelings of sadness, emptiness, disconnectedness, and pain, and can leave you anxious, stressed, depressed, and ...

How To Manage Grief From The Loss Of A Loved One

sarah@agedefying-secrets.com — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 2:59:35 pm

When we lose someone we love, we go through a complex grieving process. Often, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. You may go from shock to anger and denial, to disbelief, resentment and guilt, to profound sadness and depression, from great remorse and loneliness, and finally ...

MAMA

sonara@scbconsulting.com — Sat, 27 May 2023 7:59:45 pm

MAMA The love you had for me Every day, I could see You left me a blueprint to live I use it daily to survive Oh how, I wish we could chat I have so much to share Oh how, I miss your care There’s no one who compare This year you’re gone 4 years I cannot hold back the ...

Mother's Blueprint

sonara@scbconsulting.com — Sat, 27 May 2023 7:55:51 pm

Mother’s Blueprint The role of a mother is critical. One cannot deny the influence they have on their children. April 28th was the fourth anniversary of my mother’s passing. Time has helped to heal part of my crushed heart. I am determined to celebrate her regardless of the ...

GUNS IN AMERICA --The Time Is Now!

sonara@scbconsulting.com — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 12:07:10 pm

This month (May 2022), I have another lump in my throat and a knot in my stomach. The pain is deep for me and hundreds of others who are tired. We are tired of turning on the television or hearing on the internet of another shooting. The Buffalo and Uvalde shootings hit me especially hard. It ...

Is the crystal ball uk a good choice of reading?

feistysmartlady@aol.com — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 9:38:11 am

Is the crystal ball uk a good choice of reading?Why do people have crystal ball readings? It often depends on how seriously a person takes their life. Some can be very laid back and leave it to luck to sort out their aspirations and problems - of course, those are usually the ones whose life ...

Consoling Soul: Healing from Heartbreak

lovingwolfstar@gmail.com — Thu, 2 Sep 2021 1:16:44 pm

Heartbreak is brought on from the death of a loved one, broken dreams, separation from a loved one whether romantic or close friend/relative, the state of the world, abandonment, or seeing harm done to an animal, human, or forests. In fact it can be brought on by many more situations not yet ...

The Face of Grief

vhislop@sympatico.ca — Wed, 1 Sep 2021 12:45:06 am

Nine months after the death of my mother I was finally able to cry. To say that I was not grieving would have been an understatement. You just would not have seen it on the outside. Nevertheless, my inner turmoil was real. It happened unintentionally and unexpectedly. I was just listening to ...

How to Take Care of Your Mental Health When Going Through Hard Times

dixiesomers@gmail.com — Mon, 17 May 2021 11:10:34 am

Life is unpredictable and full of ups and downs. Today you are happy, and the next day things turn upside down and cause frustrations, anxiety, or even depression in the long run. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with mental health and get over the situation quickly. Here is what to ...

Get paid £60 per hour advising clients on their relationships

feistysmartlady@aol.com — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 9:07:44 am

Yes you can do this - if you have spare time and can do with more money, a lot more money coming in. The beauty of it is that you are working online from wherever suits you, so you can work from home if you prefer. This saves you travelling and travelling expenses, plus the expense of having an ...

Common Types of Wrongful Death Suits and How to Tell if Your Case Qualifies

anitaginsburg@gmail.com — Thu, 1 Apr 2021 4:25:23 pm

Death is always a tragedy, but it becomes particularly difficult when the death was caused by or could have been prevented by someone. When you lose a loved one, you may be able to file a wrongful death suit against the person or organization responsible. This can be used to recover ...

Dear Dr. Romance: What I fear has happened the second time round

tina@tinatessina.com — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 4:35:57 pm

Dear Dr. Romance: I hope you can help me. My boyfriend passed away two years back... We were pretty much engaged, living together and everything. I thought i was over the whole thing, but now I know I'm not. A month back, or so.. i was seeing a man, and today i found out he had ...

Dear Dr. Romance: I Still Miss Him Terribly

tina@tinatessina.com — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 5:41:29 pm

Dear Dr. Romance: My husband/best friend crossed-over a few years ago and I still miss him terribly. I think of him every day and his essence is always with me. I am still in love with him and cannot imagine having a relationship with another man. At this time, however, I have two ...

Grief During the Holidays | 5 Tips for Healing and Finding Joy

Ahines@specialneeds-law.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:25:46 am

“Happy” holidays? Let’s face it… the holidays can be the hardest time of the year by a longshot after you’ve lost someone dear to you. In a time where friends and family are meant to gather together, it’s all too easy to focus on the one face that’s missing from the picture. To top it all ...

Loss: Does Today’s Highly Masculine Society Make It Harder For Someone To Grieve A Loss?

ojrc@hotmail.co.uk — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 9:59:39 am

Although experiencing a loss is part of the human experience, working through a loss is not something that is generally seen in the same light. As a result of this, it can be normal for someone to experience loss and then to carry on as normal. They could then have lost a family member, their ...

Crisis in the World

feistysmartlady@aol.com — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 11:49:33 am

Have any good things come from the virus situation? It is an awful situation and there have been many deaths, upset, worry and chaos caused by it, but perhaps there are one or two good bits that come from it - the silver lining in the clouds. Perhaps we have learned about patience, ...

Work Online - Help this with Heartache

feistysmartlady@aol.com — Thu, 5 Nov 2020 6:29:53 pm

Please only come to us about this job if you are seriously interested and are able to give us at least ten hours each week... there is no expense to you and you do not need any relevant work experience but you do need to be kind and caring. Due to the virus becoming so devastating and ...

Coping with Loss in Pandemic: 5 Keys for Healthy Grieving

pr4emotioncode@gmail.com — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 3:30:46 pm

New research predicts 1.7 million Americans will be grieving close family members by the end of August due to the pandemic. Many others are grieving lost jobs, lost time with family and friends, lost celebrations such as graduations, and loss of “normal” life. For every person who dies of ...

Dr. Romance on Dating after Loss

tina@tinatessina.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 4:56:34 pm

Grief is an essential life skill -- knowing how to survive grief means feeling safe to take another risk, and grieving actually expands one's capacity to love.Expression of grief, and respect for the dead, is very important to the grieving process. A symbol of grief for the loss of one ...

How to Overcome Chronic Grieving After the Loss of a Loved One

meghanbelnap@gmail.com — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 6:52:33 pm

There are few things harder than losing someone you love. While some grieving is normal, some people do grieve chronically in a way that will negatively impact their lives. If you have found yourself or a loved one in such a situation, it's vital that you consider the tips below to overcome ...

This is What is Embedded Inside Fear and Regret

sheryl@conscious-transitions.com — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 4:11:17 pm

This is a story about what happens when we forget to make room for grief around transitions. It’s a story that illuminates the heart of a highly sensitive person, and how easy it is to overlook and minimize the tenderness of our hearts. It’s a story of remembering my own medicine, and how easy ...

Navigating Grief with Help from a Rescue Pet

pr4mutualrescue@gmail.com — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 2:33:42 pm

The shape bereavement takes is unique to each person experiencing it. It depends greatly on who (or what) you lost and how you lost them. It cuts deeper and can be more difficult to process when a death is sudden, when someone takes their own life, or when you lose a child or the person (or ...

How Could You buy Medical Marijuana card Bonita springs

kevinjoseph5432@gmail.com — Fri, 3 Jan 2020 6:37:18 am

What is medical marijuana Bonita springs and why is it so popular? Medical marijuana Bonita springs are needed for several purposes in Bonita springs and there are several good uses of it. You can use this drug as a basic requirement for several medicines which are being used in treating ...

Letting Go

lee.odescalchi@gmail.com — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 3:34:21 pm

When I look at people who have fulfilling lives, achieving what they want in work, enjoying satisfying relationships, and are just generally happy campers, they have something in common. They’re in a place of clarity which is so important to function at our best. What’s the difference between ...

How to Effectively Channel Your Grief after Losing a Loved One

anicaoaks@gmail.com — Tue, 1 Oct 2019 1:42:39 pm

Losing a loved one is never easy. No matter a person’s age or health, we always grieve when it is time to say goodbye. However, grief should be managed in a healthy way. Mourning too long can disrupt normal life and make it harder to recover. Ignoring or repressing grief can lead to depression ...

Loss: Can The Need To Be Loyal Stop Someone From Being Able To ‘Move On’?

ojrc@hotmail.co.uk — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 10:02:29 am

It could be said that the loss of a loved one is one of the hardest things to experience on this earth. This can relate to a family member, a partner, a friend, and even a pet. When this takes place, someone can end up being mentally, emotionally and physically floored. It can be as if their ...

3 Mindful Tips for Dealing with Grief

pr4juliepotiker@gmail.com — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:16:27 pm

When we experience deep loss in life – whether from the death of a loved one or a “death” in some other area of our lives – grief is a natural response, and it looks different for everyone. From outpourings of sadness or anger, to feeling shut down and closed off, to the countless variations in ...

The Most Powerful Medicine to Soothe a Rupture of Anxiety

sheryl@conscious-transitions.com — Thu, 8 Aug 2019 1:07:45 am

Life moves along in flows and eddies. The more you attend to your inner world and heal the long-standing and deep-seated pain and trauma that live at the root of intrusive thoughts, the longer the stretches of eddies and the time you’ll stand amongst the reeds, flowing with the small moments of ...

Remedies for Eco-Anxiety and Absorbing the Pain of the World

sheryl@conscious-transitions.com — Sun, 21 Jul 2019 8:14:17 pm

The topic of world and eco-anxiety seems to make the rounds in my practice every few months, and last week was one of those times. Between longterm clients, new clients, and course members, the theme was flooding the room. I’d like to break it down for you using the principles of my work to see ...

4 Self-Care Steps After Suffering an Unexpected Loss

meghanbelnap@gmail.com — Wed, 22 May 2019 12:45:48 pm

If you've recently suffered an unexpected loss, know that this isn't something to gloss over or take lightly. You'll need to be intentional about your self-care, and it will take time to fully heal emotionally. Consider the following ways to implement a proper self-care routine to ensure that ...

DWELLING AS CHANGE BRINGS PEACE

Brendashoshana@selfgrowth.com — Tue, 21 May 2019 12:00:00 am

We all hold on to that which we love, or that which we feel makes us secure. There is an innate fear of loss and change. It could even be said that our entire lives consist of a struggle to hold everything together. We want things to be stable, remain exactly as they were. When change comes ...

Sandwich Generation Tough Choices

christy@cbyates.com — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 5:45:14 pm

A few months ago, I was with a group of friends, and while talking with two women, I learned how one was now caring for her Mother In Law. It was a change in plans for her and her husband, and it meant putting some things on hold. The other friend talked about how her mother would likely come ...

3 Ways to Help Children through the Grieving Process

dixiesomers@gmail.com — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 7:07:49 pm

Dealing with the death of a family member or friend can be difficult for adults. The grieving process can be even harder for children. Children may not grasp the finality of death as soon as someone dies. Their grieving process may not follow the same time frame or pattern as it does with ...

Life After Divorce: 5 Tips to Help You Feel Normal Again

dixiesomers@gmail.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 3:51:58 pm

When the dust has settled on your divorce, you might wonder how to go about building a new life. While it's true that it takes time to start again after a divorce, there are things that you can do to help you feel normal again. Here are five tips to help you feel normal again after a divorce: ...

Dealing With Marriage Separation Pain: How To Cope With Separation From Your Husband

bakerjacklives@gmail.com — Fri, 8 Oct 2021 7:20:54 pm

Dealing With Marriage Separation Pain: How To Cope With Separation From Your Husband Today, I felt inspired to write about loneliness. Loneliness is a truly difficult emotion to deal with; it can arise unexpectedly and hit you really hard, slowly creep up on you and linger for months or years ...

The Art of Living in the Present

carmenharra@aol.com — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 5:48:13 pm

After my husband passed, a whirl of past and future danced in my mind. The sad movie of every memory we shared played endlessly: there he was on the night we met, the wildly handsome young man with a heavy mustache. Then we were waltzing on the dance floor of the restaurant he owned, stepping ...

The poverty is a symbol of backward society and country

mdrajiulah@gmail.com — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 5:48:10 am

Poverty Wore goggles, the writer was sitting alone in the dhoti-kurta that suddenly his mind goes towards the poor villages. He is whispering in mind about poverty. What is the poverty?. How does the poverty increase?. How to finish it?. He lost his two hours for it. ...

Memories filled with regrets

dave.harm1957@gmail.com — Mon, 4 Jun 2018 4:41:05 am

As I have grown in years, I am ashamed of some of the things I have done. So ashamed that to mention them right now would take more than a simple story to explain. I’m not even sure if I could explain it all in a book. In fact, I’m not sure if I would even believe the explanation. What I ...

They Were Slowly Killing Themselves!

ojrc@hotmail.co.uk — Sun, 20 May 2018 11:53:45 am

I recently heard about someone whose health was not in a good way, yet this was not something that had taken place overnight. What hadn’t helped was that they had been consuming things that had harmed their body and mind. This was something that had been going on for a number of years. So, ...

LOSS AND GREAT CREATOR’S ROLE IN OUR EXISTENCE

jenszengarden@gmail.com — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 11:43:31 am

LOSS AND GREAT CREATOR’S ROLE IN OUR EXISTENCE During these end/beginning, contrived and natural times, many are experiencing loss of many kinds on many levels, including grief of all sorts. As intelligent beings, we question why and how and where is God, our Great Creator. This experience ...

“I Didn't Know What It Was Like To Lose Someone!”

ojrc@hotmail.co.uk — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 3:16:13 pm

Towards the end of my time at school, I would work at a crematorium whenever I didn’t have to go in. There were times when I would tell people about what I did and their responses said a lot about the kind of job that I had. Of course, it wasn’t that these people found it strange that I was ...

Child Abuse: Why Would Someone Only Say Nice Things About Their Parents After They Have Passed on?

ojrc@hotmail.co.uk — Mon, 8 Jan 2018 8:26:30 am

There are likely to be a number of people out there who not only have plenty of good things to say about their parents now that they passed on, but who had good things to say about them when they were alive. When something like this takes place, it could be said that someone valued their ...

“I Felt Guilty After My Father Died!”

ojrc@hotmail.co.uk — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 3:27:03 pm

When my father had to go into hospital for a heart operation in 2011, I dropped him off at the hospital. And although there was a greater risk due to his age, I thought that he would soon be out. Before he went into hospital, it was clear that he wasn’t in a good way, but as he had been ...