Makinde Support group is very essential when the wind of life blows. When you’re hit by the wave of loss, it feels like a part of you has been torn away. Grief can manifest in a myriad of emotions – sadness, anger, confusion – and it’s unique to each individual experiencing it. This isn’t just about … Read more
Knowing what to say to a grieving family member, friend or colleague will serve as a vehicle to convey our empathy and feelings to the person(s) involved in time of grief and loss. It is very important for us to know what to say and not. I’m here to help you understand the complex journey … Read more
The power of positive thinking and thoughts has a way of shaping, redefining, re-tailoring, and re-positioning our lives in a profound way, not only in time of grief and loss, but also in our everyday living. it’s always good to set our hearts and tailor our thoughts in this direction, irrespective of the situation. Because, … Read more
The vital roles food and balanced nutrition play in time of grief and loss can not be over- emphasized. Most times than none, we tend to loose our appetite during grief and loss; this happens to be to be the case in time of grief and loss. Grief is as much a physical ordeal as … Read more
May the hearts of the widows and the widowers be comforted and their anguishes quenched. If you’re a widow or widower, you know that loss propels you into a world where words like ‘forever’ and ‘together’ suddenly carry a weight you never imagined. I understand that grief is not a one-size-fits-all experience; it’s deeply personal … Read more
The LGBTQ community needs our support, respect, love and understanding. In this article, I’m going to help you understand the complex layers of grief that individuals within the LGBTQ+ community often face. Grieving is a universal experience, but for LGBTQ+ folks, it can come with extra challenges. You’re going to find out about how grief … Read more
I’m going to explore the unique bond between pets and their owners. It’s a connection that’s as deep and meaningful as any friendship or family tie. Pets become an integral part of our lives. They greet us after a hard day, listen without judgment and offer unconditional love. This relationship shapes our routine, affects our … Read more
I’m about to walk you through an important concept in child psychology: J. William Worden’s theory on grief, specifically tailored to the unique ways children process loss. Unlike adults, children’s understanding and expressions of grief can be quite different, often misunderstood or overlooked. Worden presented the four tasks of mourning, which offer a framework for … Read more
As a parent myself, what this article tries to discuss is an event that no parent wants to experience or wishes for. Such an event could be so emotional devastating, tragic, exhausting and draining. It is a such a sensitive and draining experience, that needs an inward reflection and open-mindedness in it’s ways and manner … Read more
This article tries to examine the differences, yet the undiluted interconnectivity between Grief and Depression. if you’ve ever lost someone or something dear to you, you know the crushing weight of grief. That pain is a natural reaction to loss. Grief encompasses a range of emotions, from deep sadness to anger, and can affect both … Read more
