Being there for someone who is grieving can be intimidating and overwhelming. This is true for those who have not experienced deep loss before, as they may feel like they cannot relate and so will surely say the wrong thing, and for those who know what it’s like to lose someone … [Read more...] about Grief part II: What to say to someone who is grieving
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Grief part I: What not to say to someone who is grieving
Loss and grief are experiences that every living creature on Earth will face—yet dealing with them makes people profoundly uneasy. Discussing death and trying to support a grieving person often leaves people feeling awkward and perplexed which may lead to making the person … [Read more...] about Grief part I: What not to say to someone who is grieving
This artist uses an ice cream van to talk about grief and mental health
Grief is often thought of as something that people handle privately, but this period of collective loss is changing how we mourn. Artist Annie Nicholson (who goes by The Fandangoe Kid) also believes in shattering the taboo around loss, trauma, and mental health. “Grief is a part … [Read more...] about This artist uses an ice cream van to talk about grief and mental health
Collective grief is hard. Here’s how to deal with it
Grief and loss are emotions that we all experience on an individual level, and certain events may even induce shared grief among communities. Since its beginning in 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought with it strong and unfamiliar feelings of global collective grief. To help … [Read more...] about Collective grief is hard. Here’s how to deal with it
Overwhelmed by grief? Here’s how to get through tough emotions
If you have ever experienced loss in any shape or form, you might know how paralyzing the grief that comes with it can be. Sometimes you can keep grief in check and maintain some normality in your days; other times the grief can be overwhelming, making it a challenge to do … [Read more...] about Overwhelmed by grief? Here’s how to get through tough emotions