grief can definitely make you feel like you’re losing touch with the normal reality you knew, which can be incredibly disorienting.
Surviving the “Firsts” After Loss
Their birthday, holidays, vacations, anniversaries, social gathering, all these events can be a challenge to face for the first time without the person with whom you usually shared them. Here are five simple tools that will help you prepare for some of your “firsts.”
Crying In the Produce Aisle: Dealing with Attacks of Grief
Though it’s completely natural and healthy to cry, often times it can be embarrassing and frustrating. So here’s a quick dip into a mindfulness practice to help you regain a little control in those moments when you feel you’ve completely lost it.
Probably Don’t Slap Your Boss: Safely Expressing Grief
No feeling is “wrong,” it just exists, it’s then up to you to decide what you’re going to do with it.
The 12 Days of Grief – Day Five
See all the Days of Holiday Grief here. Many times people you see at social events will avoid bringing up your lost friend or family member. Generally this is not because they want to forget or ignore the person who died, but rather are afraid of upsetting you. If you talk about your loved one first, … Continue reading The 12 Days of Grief – Day Five