Grieving the loss of a loved one is one of the hardest things you will ever do. Grieving takes on an additional burden during the holiday season, as well as on other “trigger dates”–birthdays, anniversaries, death days, etc. Today, co-hosts Two and Barbara, talk about the grief journey.
We all lose loved ones to death; our grief journeys are our own, but we all need support. I (Barbara) lost my partner to death nearly four years ago, and, thanks to Hospice Savannah, had individual and group support, and continue to attend their Spouse/Partner Loss Grief Group. I learned that while there are stages of grief–denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance–they are not linear, but a roller coaster ride of emotions; and acceptance should more appropriately be called management of grief. I learned I am not crazy when my denial, anger or depression show up after four years. Two also spoke of the loss of his mother and his roller coaster journey.
I used notes from a “Grief at the Holidays” program Hospice Savannah hosted a few years ago to discuss the grief journey and strategies for getting through the upcoming holidays and trigger days ahead for you. As you listen to this recording, I hope you find them helpful.
Remember grief is universal and you are not alone. And you are not crazy.
- 12:06pm Show 15 by Voices of Reason on Single
