When I was a kid, I thought death only comes to those who are old and sick. My dad wasn’t any of those. He was young (46 years old when he passed away) and was generally healthy. Although, he has maintenance medicines to keep him going. He was a big man whom by looks alone …
Missing My Brother My brother will be turning 42 tomorrow – if he would have been alive to witness his birthday. Oh, how he loved celebrating his birthdays. He would be ecstatic when there were family gatherings and parties, especially his own. When everyone was complete, including his long lost friends, he would wear his …
If there’s one thing you and I have in common, it’s the fact that we all have experienced death of a loved one/relative/friend or know someone who have been in that situation and lost a family member/friend/etc. Death is an inevitable part of life that we would all have to face at some point. But …
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 …
In the movie ‘Wild’, the main character Cheryl Strayed hiked 1,100 miles of the Pacific West Trail as her own way to cope with the loss of her mother. This experience had made a huge impact on her healing process. While hiking a 2,650-mile long terrain may seem a bit over the top, traveling may …
You have every right to mourn about the death of your best friend. Your best friend is the one who has been with you through thick and thin. This special person has sealed that gap in love that your parents or lovers might have failed to provide. “Understand that grief comes in waves. It is …