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Tag: Grief

Pennies from Heaven

Have you ever felt a gust of wind that sounded like the whisper of a voice you once knew?  Has a butterfly fluttered in your presence, floating through the air almost as if you have met before?  There are many beliefs or “old wives tales”, that...

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Who is Your Support?

When a loved one dies, we often turn to family members to support us in our grief. Those who know us best should be able to support us in our time of pain and sorrow.  Much to my astonishment, this is not always the...

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How Do I Know I’m Getting Better?

Grief affects us body, mind, and spirit.  Grief has been described as a roller coaster of emotions, a wave the engulfs you, an ever-changing sea of experiences, and a place with no ceiling, floor, walls or protection.   We experience physical...

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Grieving Someone Who Hurt You

Forgiveness is key. It is often said that forgiveness does not really have to be for the other person. It really is for our own peace. Especially after the person has passed on. There is no longer the opportunity for conversation and for the...

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Relationships when a Child Dies

The death of a child, at any age, can create a strain in any marriage or relationship, such that the partners can wonder how the relationship will survive.   Having awareness of some of the issues causing the strain and discussing them, can help...

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Grieving as a College Student

College is stressful enough for all students, among the exams, social life and part-time work, losing a family member or close friend during this time can seem extra overwhelming. The added burden of coursework (and potentially missed...

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Spirituality and Bereavement

Someone said this of the dying: Most people are not afraid of the dying, they are afraid of not having lived…. what they desperately want is to live long enough to get it right, to feel they have done something worthwhile with their lives...

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How to Use Exercise to Manage Grief

Most of us spend our days following a similar pattern day to day, based on our jobs, children’s or grandchildren’s activities, and hobbies we enjoy. When a death in the family occurs it disrupts that pattern. Suddenly not only are we grieving the...

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