The death of a loved one is an experience that is unlike other life events. Grieving is frequently surprising and unwelcome. Loss is also permanent, which can make it feel like the pain of grief will last forever. This is why it’s important to seek out community and grief resources, like our grief support group curriculum. What Makes Grief So … Read More
Grief and loneliness often arrive together. Even when surrounded by friends, family, coworkers and church members, it is possible to feel very much alone. None of them had the same relationship with the person who died, so they don’t feel the absence in the same way you do. Loneliness can also intensify after the funeral. When someone dies, you often … Read More
Most people who have experienced grief find themselves wondering how long the pain is going to last. Unfortunately, there isn’t a timeline for healing. The duration of the grieving process varies from person to person, depending on how they care for themselves. It is important to remember that no matter how long it takes, there is always hope beyond grief. … Read More
Everyone will experience loss at some point. The death of a loved one is difficult to process. That is one reason grief groups were invented. Recognizing that a supportive community makes grieving a little easier to navigate. The Benefits of a Grief Support Group A good grief and loss support group can make all the difference in equipping people to … Read More
The most important thing for a grieving person to know is this: It will get better. In time. The pain will start to ease, and you will feel like you can get back to living again. Whether it’s the pain of daily activities or you are struggling with the hurt of holiday grief, healing will happen. Grief Won’t Always Be in … Read More
If you look in Webster’s dictionary, grief is defined as a deep sadness, caused especially by someone’s death. Those of us who have suffered through grief know it can feel like a deep ocean. Drowning you in the realization that you will never see a recently passed loved one again in your earthly life. We want you to know there … Read More
Grief is a natural reaction to the loss of a loved one, and we typically expect strong emotions at that point. But there are often a host of physical symptoms of grief that can significantly affect one’s well-being. Grief can make individuals more susceptible to physical problems like insomnia and chest pain. This highlights how deeply intertwined our emotional and physical … Read More
Grief is not linear. It is entirely possible (and likely) to have a relatively peaceful week, punctuated by waves of grief brought on by hearing a significant song, or a place, scent, conversation, or unexpected memory. This doesn’t mean you’re going backwards, or doing anything wrong. Grief changes in intensity for many reasons. Just because a strong emotion crashes over you … Read More
In grief, you will find yourself crying emotional tears. The emotions vary from sadness and loneliness to anger and frustration, to name a few. Losing someone you care about is always hard. And there’s not a specific timeline of how long it’s ‘appropriate’ or ‘normal’ to find yourself crying after the loss. However, there are a few guidelines or clues … Read More
What does grief feel like? Grief can often have a mind of its own and is on its own timeline. It might not look like what you expect. You may feel overwhelming sadness, but also numb, irritable, forgetful, and physically unwell. You might even wonder if something else is wrong with you, or whether grief could really be the cause … Read More
