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For Grief Blog
On the For Grief Blog, you’ll find helpful tips about remembering loved ones and finding peace on your grief journey. Our goal is to provide comfort, hope and healing by sharing the experiences of grief experts and others who are navigating the loss of a loved one.
We’re honored to share personal stories about grief and loss from people who understand these experiences all too well. If you would like to submit your own story to be considered for publication on the For Grief Blog, please contact us.
Navigating Mother’s Day: How to Cope with Losing Your Mom or Child
Mother’s Day can be an especially difficult holiday if you’re grieving your mom or child. Whether it’s your first Mother’s Day without your mom or child or years have passed, grief shows up differently for everyone. Some of you may find it soothing to bring flowers to your loved one’s grave or book that trip you always wanted to take with your mom. But some of you might wish this day didn’t exist. Remember, you are also allowed to “skip” this day, as this article suggests. You can treat it like just another day, if that’s what feels best to you this year.
How Grief Support Groups Can Help You Find Community After Loss
Grief is a deeply personal journey, yet it’s not one that anyone should have to face alone. Finding a community that recognizes your grief can offer comfort and reassurance during a time when you may feel isolated or in need of support.
Grief support groups provide a space to share experiences, learn coping strategies and receive encouragement from those who’ve also experienced some form of loss. Whether in-person or online, these groups help individuals navigate their grief in a safe and compassionate environment.
A Guide to Understanding Different Types of Grief
As you grieve, you may have wondered if what you feel is normal, especially if your experiences or emotions lie outside the “normal” grief label. We’re here to let you know that all grief is valid, and all feelings are acceptable. Sometimes, it helps to find a label for your feelings and to know how to cope with your unique circumstances.
We created this guide for understanding different types of grief to help you recognize what you or someone you care about may be experiencing and provide guidance on navigating your grief journey.
How to Cope with Grief in the New Year
The start of a new year is often a time for fresh beginnings, celebrations, and setting goals. But if you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, the new year can feel like a painful reminder of that absence.
If you find yourself in this space, it might help to reimagine traditions and start-of-the-year activities that honor your grief, allow room for healing, and bring moments of comfort and meaning. Keep reading for thoughtful tips and ideas to reimagine existing traditions, create new traditions and how to care for yourself as you move into the new year.