Grief Diary
Be Happy Again
Death is a mischievous thief; often it comes at the most unexpected time which leaves the bereaved family lost and having difficult accepting reality as part of human existence. Nonetheless, knowing someone is about to die only prolongs the agony of seeing someone’s pain; the only consolation is that at least we could still make …
Now it is easy to discuss how to address a loss when someone had a month to deal with it mentally but death, just as birth, can be sudden and unexpected. This blog is for people who are dealing with a recent loss or know that a loved one is only a few days away …
When we lose a person so dear to us, we grieve. That is the natural reaction we experience. With all the buildup sorrow and extreme sadness, grieving becomes our way of healing our body and mind. The whole process of it sometimes takes over a couple of days, weeks, moths, and even years. However, grief …
Be it a cat, a puppy, a goldfish, or a turtle, having a pet will change your life. Whenever you go home, you will notice your pet’s presence at once. Puppies or cats can walk around your feet as if they are welcoming your arrival. On bad days, pets are also considered some of the …
The loss of a family member or any loved one can be a tragic experience. With that, many emotions combine within an individual which usually results in emotional turmoil. Some people may call it grief while others might refer to it as depression. There is always an interchange between these two concepts. However, it is …
We think that separation anxiety only happens when it’s the first day of our child’s school or maybe his first field trip. It is hard for us, parents, to accept the distance, and we worry too much and sometimes, get too emotional. However, life calls us to be away from each other in some instances, …
The word “alone” confuses and frightens many. People believe that being alone with your grief is the most terrifying thing that can happen to them since they do not know what to do with themselves when they are alone with their pain. Others prefer to be facing their grief alone as they may be feeling …
It was a normal Sunday morning and my kids were all happy and excited. Too busy with life and work, they told me it was Father’s Day since I clearly forgot about it. They expected us to go out and eat somewhere fancy. I was still in bed and I knew there’s barely $50 in …
Losing a loved one can be hard. It can be even more difficult when the grief that you experience becomes overwhelming or causes you to develop a mental illness. These are the times when it is most important to seek help so that you can better manage and process your grief. But before you start …
Grief, as with any emotional problem, comes with its own set of symptoms. However, these symptoms will vary from person to person depending on how they normally react and cope when faced with traumatic events. Whether you are feeling empty or you are having a difficult time getting through the day without crying, here are …