Ask “Why?”
So Many Questions Why do bad things happen? Why do young people die? Why do good people suffer? There are so many questions surrounding death, tragedy, and loss. So many questions but all too often, there are very few answers. After experiencing a loss of any kind, you may have concerns that demand answers. However, it can be a startling realization that not all questions can be answered. Sometimes, even the answers we do get may not be the answers we wanted. Desiring Answers Loss brings a sense of “out of control” to our lives so we, as grievers, seek answers to try to regain some sort...
Read MoreExperiencing Joy Along with Grief
Roxy Today our family felt a great loss as our loyal companion died at 2:32 pm. Roxy was 16 years old and has been a gentle and stable figure in our clan for almost as many years. After being rescued from an abusive home she came to us distrusting and scared. However, it didn’t take long for Roxy to win our hearts and for her to claim us all as her family. Her past was redeemed with a beautiful life providing protection and unconditional love to her family; and the adoration was returned. The joy and love Roxy gave this family exceeds the pain of losing her today. I choose to feel that way;...
Read MoreA Griever’s Time of “Let Down” After the Holidays
Holidays are Over, Back to Routine The hustle and bustle of the holidays have passed and everyone is settling into the routines of the New Year. Back to normal, whatever that is. For those grieving the loss of someone or something special, there is no normal; “normal” has changed for whatever reason. Nonetheless, it is a time for structure and “getting back into the groove” of life. As a recovering griever (I like that term because it depicts hope and progression but it also lets you know I will never stop remembering, missing, or loving who or what I have lost), I can tell you that...
Read MoreExpressing Thanksgiving During Grief
Being Grateful Even in Grief During the Thanksgiving holiday families gather together to share their time, love and favorite foods. Many people use this time to express what they are grateful for. However, for those grieving it may be difficult to participate in the Thanksgiving spirit. The holiday may be different because the family dynamics have changed or maybe a loved one is absent from the family table. It could be that the feelings of loss are just so overwhelming it seems impossible to be grateful for anything! No matter what the circumstances, if you sincerely search, you will find...
Read MoreMoving Forward Through Grief
Roadmap for Your Journey Grief comes in all shapes and sizes; every griever is different and each grief situation is unique. Regardless of age, each person goes through a grieving process after a significant loss. The loss may include anyone or anything significant to that person. There’s no particular system for dealing with grief, there’s no exact time frame for healing and there’s no precise definition for recovery. However, there is a roadmap to guide you through this difficult and personal journey and it provides practical activities, encouragement, and hope to anyone experiencing...
Read MorePrayer During Grief (or Anytime)
Guidance and Support I am not religious. However, I am spiritual and I am a Christ follower. I look to God for supernatural strength when my own is inadequate. I talk to God a lot on any given day about an array of subjects and I talk to Him even more on bad days. Prayer during my grief was essential to me. Prayer is just time spent talking to God. Whenever you pray, you can discuss whatever you wish with Him. Sometimes I praise Him and thank Him for all my blessings. Sometimes I seek answers or guidance. Sometimes I whine and complain. Sometimes I’m angry and confused about the things...
Read MoreAbout The Grief Recovery Kit
Every griever is different and each grief situation individual. The Kit acts as a roadmap through the difficult and personal journey.
This award-winning book provides:
- practical activities to promote participation
- ways to facilitate communication
- encouragement to press forward
- hope to anyone experiencing grief of any kind
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