Tag: mourning

Honoring Your Own Grief

I lost my best friend in December. It was sudden, shocking, and left a huge gaping hole in my life. It was hard to function at first, since everywhere I looked, I saw her. Over 25 years of friendship there were a lot of memories, photos and gifts…everything […]

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Dealing with Grief and a Four-Year-Old

The author reflects on a challenging month marked by personal loss, including the death of their father and the euthanasia of their beloved dog, Sierra. While navigating grief, they prioritize supporting their four-year-old son, recognizing both the difficulties of parenting amid sadness and the importance of maintaining a sense of normalcy and joy for him.