C.S. Lewis's quote highlights the unexpected fear accompanying grief. Fear of forgetting, change, and vulnerability can arise, reflecting a disorienting emotional process. It's crucial to acknowledge these feelings and seek support.
"The worst part of holding the memories is not the pain. It's the loneliness of it. Memories need to be shared.” — Lois Lowry, The Giver This quote has been on my mind this afternoon. We all have memories that we hold close—some joyful, some that still ache. We think the pain is the heaviest … Continue reading The Weight of Memories: Share to Lighten the Load
Grief is not…a “two steps forward, one step backward” kind of journey; it is often one step forward, two steps in a circle, one step backward. It takes time, patience, and, yes, lots of backward motion before forward motion occurs
9 Heartfelt Ways to Honor a Loved One Who Has Passed The journey of grief is deeply personal, but finding meaningful ways to remember and celebrate those we’ve lost can provide comfort and solace. At CaringBridge, we understand the profound impact of loss, and we've been moved by the touching ways our community members honor … Continue reading 9 Heartfelt Ways to Memorialize a Loved One
Photo by Wendy van Zyl on Pexels.com Verses to Bring Comfort When someone you love dies, you may experience a wide variety of emotions: sadness, anger, shock, denial, relief, and guilt, to name a few. In the midst of the emotional turmoil, words of comfort from the Bible can be exactly what you and other mourners … Continue reading Bible Verse Ideas For Funeral
Photo by Paula Schmidt on Pexels.com Support After the Funeral There's an old expression—A funeral is not a day in a lifetime, it's a lifetime in a day—and anyone who has lost a close loved one, or attended a funeral or interment service to support and console someone who has, generally understands the meaning of … Continue reading Emotional Support After The Memorial Service
When do i seek professional help? While the vast majority of people will pass through grief without needing professional help, you should seek treatment for serious or long-lasting symptoms of depression that interfere with daily life. Talk with your doctor or a mental health professional if you have suicidal thoughts or experience any of these … Continue reading When to receive professional help?
The Grieving Has Begun Now that everyone has gone home and the house is again quit, the pain and grieving officially begins. No one wishes this on anyone. The process to settle into this new "normal" will take longer than expected. All good things usually do. But there are things to keep in mind as … Continue reading First year after loss is the toughest
Ten tips to move through personal grief Give yourself time Go easy on yourself Take time to reflect and think (and pray) Accept help from others Seek help Be thankful for the things in your life that are positive Journal your thoughts and feeling Attend a support group Go through photo albums / watch old … Continue reading Ten tips on how to move through personal grief
So many families these days are taking the time and spending the money for Celebration of Life services. So this begs the question, "why have a service?" Here are a few reasons from a minister's stand point. Chance to mourn (which is necessary for emotional health) Honor the good this person has done Places a … Continue reading Why have a funeral / memorial
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