#grief #griefandloss #bereavement #bereavementsupport #familybonding #selfreflection #andersoncooper
GRIEF and LOSS: The discussion no one wants to talk about.
Sooo- Let's Talk!
Truly, this one was difficult- facing my own grieving; holding the space for others to grieve.
Death has been with us all as long as we know; grief is universall, yet most of us avoid it, or have been taught to "keep calm and carry on" -
That's NOT how it works.
Grief is messy, murky, discombobulating, terrifying and misunderstood- perhaps it is this misunderstanding and fear that can feel overwhelming and best "escaped".
Yet- HEALING, hope, community, cannot relieve us if we use escapism.
Emotions of Loss most well known- grief, anger, guilt, disbelief/denial ; ,acceptance.
There is no "tidy order" to our emotions, but the more we understand, the greater we can face grief and hold space for others.
Time is precious; let us not take each other for granted- a phone call, a short message, or simply passing by a friend's house to spend some time can make all the difference!π
Reflecting on the impact of our friends in our lives, encourages us to prioritize what truly matters, fostering personal growth and a deeper appreciation for the present.
From my heart to yours alwaysπ
Dr. Lana
If grief presents a prolonged sense of hopelessness, helplessness, social withdrawal and a change in behaviour- it is SERIOUS- please use the anonymous helplines presented, or your local helpline- 24 hour service.
HELPLINES:
In the U.S
Crisis Call Center at 775-784-8090
UK
Cruse Bereavement Care at 0808 808 1677
Australia
GriefLine at (03) 9935 7400
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Overwhelmed? Let's connect: π§lana@lanaannemd.com
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(Disclaimer: this is not meant to dictate medical information; please see full advice from your medical doctor)
Lana's Little Things #151- The Power of Grief in Our Lives- Self Reflection is Key!π€π€
#griefandloss #familybonding #selfreflection #lanaslittlethings
π₯²Attending a funeral is sad, even devastating, but it provides a unique opportunity for reflection on the brevity of life and the legacy we wish to leave behind. When we take the time to celebrate a life well-lived, we are inspired to live more intentionally, cherishing each moment and nurturing our relationships. π€
Time is so precious; let us not take each other for granted- a phone call, a short message, or simply passing by a friend's house to spend some time can make all the difference!π
Reflecting on the impact of others encourages us to prioritize what truly matters, fostering personal growth and a deeper appreciation for the present.
From my heart to yours always!π
Lana
Lana's Little Things Day #145- The Power of Kindness- Ageless!!πππ€π«
#kindness #powerofkindness #familybonding #lanaslittlethings
Welcome back, friends!
The power of kindness!πππ€π«
Being helpful and caring.... does beget more of the same!
Kindness- pass it on!π―π«π
From my heart to yours always!π