I recently attended a local bereavement group, which was a significant step for me. During the session, we all opened up about our experiences, and I couldn’t help notice that some people were in their first year of grieving the loss of their child. In contrast, I am eight years into my own journey, and…
Nearly eight years on and the shadow of grief follows me everywhere. It’s part of me now and I’ve accepted it. I can’t imagine my life without it. Sometimes this shadow overwhelms me with sadness, but mostly it gives me comfort. Sometimes this shadow fills me with unconditional love, and I really feel connected to…
Every year, I receive a reminder for my annual ultrasound scan. This is necessary due to the genetic predisposition to Matthew’s rare and aggressive form of kidney cancer. While I appreciate the importance of being screened, I can’t help but feel a surge of guilt when the results come back normal. This feeling is commonly…
Ambiguous grief represents a unique and complex form of mourning that occurs when there is no clear resolution or closure surrounding a loss. Whether it is due to missing persons or the mental deterioration of a loved one, ambiguous grief challenges an individuals’ ability to mourn, accept, and adapt. This kind of grief can occur…
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