Truly, loss is a chapter, not the whole story, for joy awaits on the next page. I’m going to take you through a delicate journey, one many of us will face at some stage: finding joy after a significant loss. This isn’t just about coping; it’s also about gradually rediscovering contentment in life’s small wonders. … Read more
Navigating the waves of grief due to the loss of a loved one could be one of life’s most profound and challenging experiences. To be honest: losing someone close to you is one of life’s toughest challenges. It’s a time when the world seems to pause and everything is cast in a different light. You … Read more
Grief is a profound and universal experience that transcends boundaries and affects us all. To grasp the full scope of what it means to process loss within the LGBTQ community, we need to start by acknowledging one thing: grief doesn’t discriminate, but unfortunately, society often does. This isn’t just about a person experiencing sadness; it’s … Read more
As a teacher involved in a school community, the possibility is high, that you must have been involved, or crossed paths with students who face grief after a significant loss. It’s not just about understanding that a child is sad; it’s about recognizing the complexities of grief and how it uniquely affects young ones. Grief … Read more
Although grief is an inevitable part of life, losing a fellow service member is almost unimaginable for our veterans. I’m going to introduce you to a side of our veterans’ lives that often goes unnoticed—their unique journey through grief. This isn’t just about the sorrow felt after losing a loved one; it’s also about the … Read more
We carry our trauma and learn to live with it. We do not get over it. We are forced to make space for it, and sometimes we thrive despite it. I, Makinde, am going to kick things off by exploring the bewildering territory of grief that follows traumatic events. This isn’t just about sadness or … Read more
The power of positive thinking and thoughts has a way of shaping, redefining, re-tailoring, and profoundly re-positioning our lives, not only in times of grief and loss but also in our everyday lives. It’s always good to set our hearts and tailor our thoughts in this direction, irrespective of the situation. We exert almost the … Read more
The vital roles food and balanced nutrition play in grief and loss cannot be overemphasized. More often than not, we tend to lose our appetite during grief and loss; this happens to be the case in times of grief and loss. Grief is as much a physical ordeal as an emotional one. When you’re dealing … 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
This article tries to examine the differences and the 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 your … Read more
