It Doesn't Get EasierMy daughter died two and a half years ago and it feels like yesterday. I am not better; I’m just getting used to feeling this way. A Bereaved Parent at ChristmastimeThe sights and smells and sounds of the holidays are constant interruptions, annoyances and reminders of times past; we wish this holiday stuff would just go away. A Bereaved Parent at ThanksgivingThis grieving parent doesn’t want to be asked what I'm thankful for. The Holidays are Salt in the WoundI used to love this time of the year. Now it's like rubbing salt in an open wound. Let Us Help One AnotherWhat I have seen and heard and felt over these past two years reinforces my belief in the human spirit and its power. Self-Pity versus Self-CompassionAs a bereaved parent, I must remain diligent in paying attention to my feelings so as not to fall into the trap of self-pity while remembering to care for myself emotionally. We walk a thin line.
| Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Previous Features | Site Map
|
Forum Discussions
Please feel comfortable to talk. We can share our stories, thoughts, ideas or even vent. And if the tears come, that´s ok, too.
|
|