Your loved one has died and you are experiencing many intense emotions…some leave you feeling hopeless, drained, and confused. Because you are so overwhelmed, you may not be ready to face these feelings, and it may seem easier to ignore them altogether. You might be tempted to put on a brave face and convince yourself that you don’t have time to deal with this right now, and that you’ll do it later. Unfortunately, you are only delaying your grief, and in the least expected moments, these feelings will resurface and make you feel worse. Remember that when we delay grief it does not mean it has disappeared, but has only been suppressed. Eventually, it will come to the surface in other, unhealthy ways.
You may find yourself becoming more irritable and snapping at people close to you, or having difficulty concentrating, sleeping, or performing everyday tasks. You wonder why you’re having such a difficult time and aren’t “strong enough to get through this.” Please hear me…the way you’re feeling has nothing to do with how strong you are…you are grieving!
Embrace your grief, do not try to mask or ignore it.
I encourage you to talk with me if you have experienced the death of a:
You may find yourself becoming more irritable and snapping at people close to you, or having difficulty concentrating, sleeping, or performing everyday tasks. You wonder why you’re having such a difficult time and aren’t “strong enough to get through this.” Please hear me…the way you’re feeling has nothing to do with how strong you are…you are grieving!
Embrace your grief, do not try to mask or ignore it.
I encourage you to talk with me if you have experienced the death of a:
- Child (at any age)
- Spouse/partner
- Grandparent
- Other relative
- Friend
- Pet
- Losses due to illness/injury
- Aging concerns
- Multiple/consecutive losses
- Traumatic loss
- Processing/coming to terms with your own death
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RESOURCES
CENTER FOR LOSS
Dr. Alan Wolfelt founded the Center for Life and Loss Transition more than 20 years ago to compassionately support both mourners, by walking with them in their unique life journeys, and professional and lay caregivers, by serving as an educational resource and professional forum. Dr. Wolfelt’s model of " companioning" versus "treating" people in grief is respected the world over.
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
Whether your family has had a child die (at any age from any cause), or you are trying to help those who have gone through this life altering experience, The Compassionate Friends exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process. Through a network of more than 650 chapters with locations in all 50 states, we have been supporting bereaved families after the death of a child for four decades.
DOUGY CENTER
The Dougy Center provides support and grief resources in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences.
GRIEF NET
We have over 50 email grief support groups and two web sites. Our integrated approach to on-line grief support provides help to people working through loss and grief issues of many kinds.
WALK IN SUNSHINE
Walk-in Sunshine is an organization whose premise is to be there for parents both financially and spiritually, who have lost young children in the NJ area, and they provide online resources for parents everywhere.
SPIRIT VESSEL
Offers mindfully handcrafted Ceramic Urns and personalized Celebration of Life ceremonies to assist in grieving, honoring, and celebrating you or your loved one.
HONOR A LIFE CUSTOM SONGS
Tell us your story and we'll create a custom song to honor your loved one.
PINK COURAGE DESIGNS
Purchase hope-filled and inspirational apparel and decor for yourself or to gift to a courageous loved one who is battling cancer!
Dr. Alan Wolfelt founded the Center for Life and Loss Transition more than 20 years ago to compassionately support both mourners, by walking with them in their unique life journeys, and professional and lay caregivers, by serving as an educational resource and professional forum. Dr. Wolfelt’s model of " companioning" versus "treating" people in grief is respected the world over.
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
Whether your family has had a child die (at any age from any cause), or you are trying to help those who have gone through this life altering experience, The Compassionate Friends exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process. Through a network of more than 650 chapters with locations in all 50 states, we have been supporting bereaved families after the death of a child for four decades.
DOUGY CENTER
The Dougy Center provides support and grief resources in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences.
GRIEF NET
We have over 50 email grief support groups and two web sites. Our integrated approach to on-line grief support provides help to people working through loss and grief issues of many kinds.
WALK IN SUNSHINE
Walk-in Sunshine is an organization whose premise is to be there for parents both financially and spiritually, who have lost young children in the NJ area, and they provide online resources for parents everywhere.
SPIRIT VESSEL
Offers mindfully handcrafted Ceramic Urns and personalized Celebration of Life ceremonies to assist in grieving, honoring, and celebrating you or your loved one.
HONOR A LIFE CUSTOM SONGS
Tell us your story and we'll create a custom song to honor your loved one.
PINK COURAGE DESIGNS
Purchase hope-filled and inspirational apparel and decor for yourself or to gift to a courageous loved one who is battling cancer!