Steps that may help you through your grief
Navigating the path of grief can be confusing and overwhelming. Following on from the last post about self-compassion, this article describes 7 steps that you can take as you grieve to begin to heal. We also have areas on the website devoted to eating well and exercising, and sleep which may be helpful.
Being kind to yourself when you’re struggling
Sometimes the people who are hardest on us are ourselves. In the midst of our grief, what we often need most is kindness and a soft place to land. While our loved ones can rally around and provide us with this softness, we also need to remember to be kind to ourselves. This article is a lovely starting point for how you can begin to be compassionate with yourself as you grieve.
Speaking about the unspeakable
It can be hard to find the words to talk to someone about a topic that feels unspeakable – the loss of a baby. This can be made even more difficult when the situation is complicated, or feels unfamiliar. One example of this is when there is a diagnosis of fetal abnormality and a difficult decision has been made. This loss is heartbreaking for the parents-to-be, and being avoided because someone who doesn’t know the ‘perfect’ words can be very isolating. This article describes how to be there for someone who is grieving the loss of their little one.