Grief

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 …

My Mom Died And I Don’t Feel Anything. Is This Normal? Read More »

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 …

I Wish Heaven Had Visiting Hours Dad, So I Could…. Read More »

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 …

No One Told Me My Dad Died (Am I In His Will?) Read More »

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 …

Writing A Tribute To My Dad My Hero (20+ Quotes and 15+ Ideas) Read More »

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 …

My Mom Changed After My Dad Died, What Should I Do? Read More »

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 …

My Girlfriend’s Dad Died, How Do I Console Her? Read More »

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 …

My Dad Took His Own Life (How Do I Cope?) Read More »

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 …

First New Year Without Dad (My Experience & How I Managed) Read More »

“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 …

My Birthday Without You Dad Was Tough (How Do You Cope?) Read More »

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 …

My Boyfriend’s Dad Died What Do I Say To Him?  Read More »

“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 …

Friends Don’t Understand My Grief (Here’s What I Did) Read More »

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 …

A Letter To My Dad In Heaven (Seeking Forgiveness And Trust) Read More »

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 …

Grief Has No Expiration Date, But How Much Time Do We Need? Read More »