Grief Diary
Be Happy Again
Frequently, girls tend to seek advice for their romantic problems and dilemma. The familiar advisers are her girlfriends and close friends, but some find the expertise from counselors and professionals. With the expansion of the digital technology and the accessibility of the internet, there are numerous blogs and online articles that discuss different ways on …
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 …
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 …
It is without a doubt one of the most stressful events in the life of an individual to lose a loved one from a sudden or mysterious death. To the observer, the pain and loneliness is there but can be dealt with easily, especially if it was ‘a good way to go.’ But to the …
It has been a year since your father passed away, but still the anguish and loneliness creep in and you continue to grieve by hibernating in the corners of your room or playing busy with work, or simply crying yourself to sleep most nights. You might think, “Will I ever get over my Dad’s death? …
Depression vs. Grief Of all the painful experiences that we go through in life, one of the most devastating is the death of a loved one. We may deal with the loss in different ways, but the emotions are the same – sadness, anger, anxiety, hopelessness. It is just too heartbreaking. Sometimes, though, the grieving …
Your father is one of the most valuable things that you will ever have in your life as with all of your family members, but most likely there was no one as close to you as your father. What do you do when they pass? This is a hard question that most of us would …
It all happened so fast. I was in a car with my husband traveling to Vegas to celebrate our 15th marriage anniversary. We were so happy. Both of us have never been to Vegas so we are really hoping for quite an experience. We were so giddy, excited, and singing happily with the radio. Then …
Losing a loved one is never easy. It might not be obvious but children feel grief just like older people do. To help your child cope with loss, it’s always a good idea to create an environment of acceptance and comfort. Be Honest Don’t underestimate your child. It might be helpful to use language that …