Dealing and Healing Through Grief, Loss and Change
A very wise person explains grief as “one word for a lot of things.” Grief does not automatically mean the death of a person but rather it means the death of SOMETHING. It can be the end of a friendship, the loss of a job or retirement, divorce, a friend moving away, the loss of independence or the loss of someone we love and care about. Loss and change often go hand in hand with grief. These losses can result in pain, confusion and frustration.
The goal of grief is to find more love than pain.
However, traveling through all of those emotions is difficult. A few tips to help you journey with your own grief or to be mindful of when speaking to others who may be grieving:
- Acknowledge the pain grief brings.
- Remember that everyone’s grieving process is different; there is no time limit for how long a person should grieve.
- Try to spend time with someone you think may be grieving, lonely or sad.
- Take care of yourself and be kind to yourself, grief can be consuming.
- Seek out help for yourself or someone who you feel may be suffering from depression.
In addition, consider spending time with those who are likeminded or bring you happiness and joy. Senior ministry groups can be a great way to spend time with others who may be feeling similarly and can help to provide socialization opportunities.
For more tips on health and well-being, please visit Health Notes on our website at VITALtality.CamdenDiocese.org/health-notes/
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