First off friends, I am not a psychologist, counselor, doctor, pastor, etc. I have zero training in grief and mental health. All I am is a grieving girl who wants to use my pain to help others. I would never consider myself an expert and all my thoughts are based on my own experiences. Please never take anything I say as law. Always consult a doctor, counselor, pastor, etc. on hard matters like grief and mental health. I wanted to start a series ... Read the Post...
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Waves of Grief
There have been times in the last year and a half that I have felt normal. For a few minutes, the pain of loss isn't overwhelming. The loss will forever be etched into my life and forever I will have to ride the waves of grief. For a little bit, life had gotten back to normal. But then, out of nowhere, the loss of my dad comes in like a tidal wave. I cried as I walked out of a movie that my dad would have wanted to see. The tears fall a little ... Read the Post...
Hello grief, my seemingly constant friend
On January 8th, 2018 my world was thrown upside, my dad passed away suddenly and we were left in a state of grief and shock. Since that day, it's been a ride-trying to live and trying to handle the grief. Well, my family has faced another tragedy. My sweet grandma "Momo" has gone to be with Jesus. On May 25th, 2019 my world was rocked again. Not quite as suddenly as my dads, we had a day or two to prepare, but still just as painful. Death is ... Read the Post...
Grief update + a thank you
I could simply sum up this grief update by saying, "grief still sucks." I don't really think that language is very professional, but with grief... I'm not sure what other words can try and sum it up any better. Grief sucks. October 8th will mean another month has come and gone. Another month that we have continued to force ourselves to continue real life when we wanted to hide in bed. Another month without his voice or his hug. Another month ... Read the Post...
