That’s one of the most difficult things about losing my mum, I just want to tell her how difficult life is without her in it.
Author: thegriefreality
Advocating for Self
Learning about grief has taught me to advocate for myself which, has helped people to help me, and for me to help them. And as always, I am reminded repeatedly that people are good.
#33 Thursday Thoughts: What Was Your Best Memory This Summer?
For us, we have enjoyed the covid restrictions easing and being able to spend time with our friends and family. What about for you all?
Third Year
I jumped into the uber, politely asked how my driver was doing, and after exchanging pleasantries, he asked me what year I was in.
“Third year.” I said with a polite smile.
As Told By Suzanne
We only had one of my son’s friends at his funeral. His teenage peers had no ritual, no saying goodbye, no closure at all. I often think of the impact on them going forward and I worry about their mental health.
Something To Brighten Your Sunday #8
I hope you enjoy these little moments of peace that brought a smile to my face, when I stumbled upon them.
Reality Revisited: Anger
If we consider emotions as tools to deal with life, we need each and every one of them for a purpose. So, do not suppress it.
Water is the Symbol of Change
Locked down, and unable to escape the leaks, my thoughts turned inward. I crept into some of the darkest crevices of my mind, shocked at some of the old relics I had found in distant memories.
#32 Thursday Thoughts: When Was The Last Time You Challenged Yourself?
Katie recently shared that she ran 80km in the month of August to challenge herself.
As Told By Manette Kay
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. I have an all too intimate knowledge and experience with suicide.