Grief

Question: How do you cope with losing your Dad suddenly? I remember the day before my dad died. We were hanging out at the dining table, talking, laughing and reminiscing about the past. My dad was so very much alive, as alive as I am right now. I often wonder how his life, which was filled …

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Why Can’t I Grieve For My Dad, Is This Normal? | Feeling Numb Question: Why can’t I grieve for my Dad, Is it normal not to cry when your Dad dies? Many wonder if the way they grieve is normal. When you’re not crying, you may feel that you’ve not been grieving as much as …

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Question: My husband wasn’t there for me when my dad died, what should I have done? If your husband wasn’t there for your when your Dad died, it is common to feel betrayed and disconnected. In fact, many acknowledge that they still feel the emotional distance even after the episode has ended. Losing a parent …

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Question: How to help a grieving person who is lashing out at you? Different people deal with grief differently, in fact many struggles through it. Lashing out on friends and family is a very common and one of the hardest things to deal with. This is especially true for those who really want to be …

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Question: My friend is grieving and pushing me away, why is this happening? Everyone responds to grief differently. The way your friend responds to grief may not mirror yours. Their reaction may leave you feeling frustrated, angry and confused. There are many reasons why your friend may withdraw from you as they begin to adjust …

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Question: My Husband Passed Away And I Miss Him, What Should I Do? There is a common theme among people who have lost their husband – it is the heart wrenching effect of feeling entirely alone, incomplete and unfulfilled. The sense of feeling like you’ve lost an essential part of your life is painful. The …

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Question: Does my deceased husband know how much I miss him? This is a question that many have asked but most can’t find an answer. When it comes to questions about death and afterlife, a lot of people shy away from it because there isn’t much information on it. While no one can be certain …

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Question: How can I talk to my dead husband? Losing a husband changes our identity. We tend to define ourselves by our relationship, work and etc. Many couples define themselves as just a couple, a singular unit. It’s not me, it’s we.  One common theme among people who have lost their husbands is the debilitating effect of feeling entirely …

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Question: Will I see my husband again after death? If you have ever lost a person you truly loved, you may be able to feel his presence near you. More often than not, if your deceased husband visits you, you’ll notice the subtle signs that he leaves behind. You may start to notice strange things …

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Question: Does my deceased husband still love me? How do I know, and what are some signs? Losing a husband can be devastating, be it the death being sudden or following a chronic terminal illness.  One day you are married and the following day you’re suddenly single, alone, and grieving. You’ll probably start to feel overwhelmed, …

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If you’re dating a guy who just lost his Mom, these are some questions that you probably have on your mind: I am dating a guy who just lost his Mom, what should I expect? I am dating a guy who just lost his Mom, is he ready for a relationship? The guy I am …

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Question: Why didn’t I cry when my mother died, does it makes me a bad person? I am sure you’re one of the many people who feel bad for not being heartbroken after your Mom died, or you feel bad for not thinking about your Mom every other day ever since she passed away. Some …

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How to help newly widowed Mom to get over Dad’s death requires a lot of time, effort and patience. Women who are widowed early or late in their marriage require a strong support system. Grief affects everyone differently which makes it is difficult to know what to do   Grief is not just an emotional …

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My Dad died and Mom is dating again. I am having a hard time coming to terms with it and what should I do? My Dad died of prostate cancer at age 53. During the last few years of his life, it was difficult to watch him struggle to pee. More often than not, he …

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After my Mom died, I didn’t feel anything, is this even normal?  The feeling of emptiness and numbness that you described are completely normal and is considered to be part of the complex grieving process. According to statistic, after the death of a loved one, approximately 14% of the people experience complex grief. (Source) Many …

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I wish Heaven had visiting hours Dad, there is so much to say after you left us… If you have ever lost a loved one before, you’ll understand how tough life can be. But if you have just lost a Dad, getting through this bleak period is going to be a challenge. After my Dad …

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No one told me my Dad died six months ago; while I was distraught when I heard the news, I wonder if there was more to the story. My parents were separated when I was about two years old and I never really knew him as a Dad growing up. It was only when I …

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This post is a tribute to my Dad my hero. Fathers do so much for their families and their efforts don’t go unnoticed. They work tirelessly day and night to make sure their family needs are met – both financially and emotionally. The death of a father is a huge loss to a family. There …

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My mom changed after my Dad died, and it felt as though I was no longer special to her. She became a lot more self-centered and our conversations started to feel more like a one way traffic. I struggled a lot when we talked, that’s because she never asks how I felt about the death …

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After my girlfriend’s Dad died, it felt as though our relationship changed. While we didn’t break up, she started distancing herself from me. Here’s my story… My girlfriend and I started dating back in 2020 where we met on Tinder. Things took off almost instantly and we would text and talk for hours a day …

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My Dad took his own life on the evening of November 19th 2018 – that was when the prices of cryptocurrencies crashed. Back then, I was still oblivious about his finances but it was only after my Dad’s funeral that Mom revealed that Dad was heavily invested in cryptocurrencies. According to her, Dad mortgaged our …

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It’s a strange feeling to experience your first new year without Dad. You can expect to feel extremely lonely and will cry a lot – feeling as though you’ve been ripped open from the inside. When you try sharing your grief with others, even though they would listen or try to understand what I was …

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“Celebrating my birthday without you Dad was so sad and uninspiring.” Those were the exact same thoughts I had on my first birthday after his death. Rummaging and looking through the old pictures of us together made me feel worse; bring back the nostalgia during the good old days.  Looking back, knowing what I know …

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Why did God take my Daddy when he was not only a very good person but also an excellent Christian? Even when things were working out for us, he still had hope and faith in God, believing everything will turn out fine regardless of circumstances. He also wasn’t your typical Dad. Even though he held …

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“How to heal a grieving heart” is probably one of the toughest questions any grief coach or therapist would encounter. The solution largely depends on a number of factors: Gender: Guys and girls deal with grieve differently. Girls tend to prefer to talk about it, while guys tend to avoid talking about it. Cause of grief: Loss …

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My boyfriend’s Dad died what do I say to him?  This is a very common question that get asked a lot during grief support sessions, especially if you have never experience the loss of a loved one before. This happened to me years ago, which led me down the rabbit hole to understand the sensitive …

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“I can’t believe it, my friends don’t understand my grief?!?” “There were a few friends I THOUGHT I meant a lot to, but I didn’t get a call, a card and not even an email. What the heck?” Trust me, I have been through all that and have figured out why things turned out this …

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If you’re reading this post, there is a high possibility that your heart is broken. These 10 affirmations for someone grieving will help prevent self sabotage and help you through the long process of healing.  Grief is a stressful and scary experience. At times, your life may seem to be filled with negatives or the …

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This is an open letter to my Dad in heaven – you were gone too soon but will never be forgotten. Dear Dad, February 18th 2020 was the day I’ll always remember – a sudden heart attack took you away from us. Someone from home care found you on the floor lying motionless. They called …

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Grief has no expiration date. It is a heart wrenching personal experience that requires time and patience to heal and recover. Every individual is different. You may take 6 months or even years to heal.  However, there are typically five stages of grief that everyone goes through: Denial Anger Negotiation Depression Acceptance Denial is the …

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