grief
Losing a family member is one of the most traumatic life events; Families must support one another to endure the five stages of grief and get through it together.
Grief: A Widow's Perspective
Grief. It’s a small word. One syllable. Yet, the amount of weight that word carries with it, is absolutely astonishing. It seems as though most people have heard about the various stages of grief. Denial, when one is simply not ready to face reality and in essence shuts down. Anger, when one realizes their reality just turned on its head and is looking for someone or something to blame. Bargaining, when desperation sets in and one pleads with all the powers that be to just fix it. If they fix it things will change. Depression, when reality really hits hard and even getting out of bed is a struggle. Guilt can rear its ugly head here too. …And then of course, there is acceptance. Where we are supposed to say, “This is life now, it can’t be changed, move forward.”
By Madelynn Hess5 years ago in Families
I Choose Joy For My Grandpa
As a society, we are curious about habits that lead to a long and healthy life. For that information, we seek out our elders. Now, many grandparents will advise on that topic but, my grandpa Billy was different. He did not tell me how to live a long and happy life, he showed me. For the 26 years that he blessed my life, he always has a smile on his face. People noted there were two things Grandpa Billy always had on him, his Korean War Veteran hat and a big smile.
By The Mindful Educator5 years ago in Families
Setting Boundaries While in Mourning
After my mom died, I needed to reset in a big way. I couldn't continue living my life as I was, and I couldn't continue with the same old relationships I had with certain people in my life. It was a hard transition from going from one parent to none. And I wasn't sure how to navigate through it.
By Lina Green5 years ago in Families
Living Without My Parents
When you’re a kid, you don’t expect your parents to die. You expect them to live forever and be there whenever you need them. Well, that’s not what happened. When I was just 6 years old, my mom died 3 days after my grandma had. I remember being in the back seat of a vehicle crying my eyes out, wanting my mother and being told to stop crying and to shut up. I was 6 and I didn’t understand what was going on. I was scared. My mom had diabetes and had contracted an infection that spread so much that no matter what the doctors did, it wasn’t enough. She had both her legs amputated because of this infection but that didn’t work. It spread further. So much further that she was only given a little more time before she passed. No one knew she would pass 3 days after her own mother. I didn’t even get to say goodbye, or I love you. I miss her every single day. She is always on my mind. I think about my mom all the time. I know she’s not in pain anymore but losing her has been hard and it hurts. It has been almost 15 years since she passed and I’m still not over losing her. I loved my mom so much.
By Patricia Meredith5 years ago in Families
Breakaway from the Notion that GRIEF has a CERTAIN timeline.
My cousin Donnie Meredith lost the love of his life Shannon Boswell on Halloween night 2020. Shannon started complaining of chest pains so Donnie rushed her to the Elmore County Hospital, he took her inside, signed her in, and the hospital staff instructed him to wait outside due to COVID-19. Sadly, while Donnie was patiently waiting outside in his vehicle for his sweet Shannon to receive treatment, her health took a drastic turn for the worst. Shannon had a heart attack and passed away. This sudden and tragic lost has devastated Donnie and they regrettably did not prepare for funeral expenses because she was young and they could not foresee any kind of tragedy like this happening.
By Gina Walker5 years ago in Families
Time
Time There never seems to be enough. Time is a measurement, what we don’t know is how much time each of us have. So many of us claim there wasn’t enough time. Time for a visit, time to get something done or simply time for yourself. What are you doing right now? Time is a choice that we prioritize what we choose to do. I make time to work, it’s something that I need to do. Over the last four years I made time to work and take classes to earn an associate degree. My point is that if something is important, you will make the time.
By Al Russell5 years ago in Families
Meghan Markle Reveals She Had a Miscarriage with Second Child
The public did not know until now that Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, suffered a miscarriage in July 2020. She revealed on Wednesday, November 25 a day before Thanksgiving that she suffered a miscarriage with "unbearable grief."
By Margaret Minnicks5 years ago in Families
Say Goodbye
Christina, Christina where have you gone? I've gone to my heaven and I'm dancing along. I died in my sleep just like we all wish, although I was a bit young and never got to live at the beach. My life went well when I was on earth, my family, husband and good friends made it all the worth and I wish it didn't have to end. I needed a bit more time to do some more things, but I did get in a lot as short as its been.
By Maryanne O'Keeffe Potter5 years ago in Families
