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Grief in Times of Celebration: The Empty Spot

Loss & Grief | Last Active: Dec 26, 2023 | Replies (36)
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@opheli- I would love to hug you! You have certainly had your share of losses. I am very sorry for the loss of your husband and your son. Years ago, I lost a niece who was my twin sister's daughter. She had been living with me and my husband and had just moved to her own apartment.

My grief counselor just told me that we will always think about our loved ones. But time will ease the pain and they will be replaced by happier times. If it helps I'm just starting to see glimpses of warm and happier times.

Please stay well, and take time for yourself even if it means just reflecting! I need to write my feelings down as an outlet. I had started to do that but stopped as it was too hard. I think that I can do that now.

What is your outlet?

Merry

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opheli | @opheli | Dec 22, 2023

Merry, Thank you, I would welcome that hug! I’m sorry about your niece, it sounds like you were close to her. It's so tragic with young people, with so much life ahead of them.

I know what you mean about writing down your emotions. I have had so many of them over the past year, and also found it difficult to write them down. Shortly after losing my son, I found a clergyman who has helped me immensely, and brought meaning back to my faith. I do find much solace in that. I have not been able to attend a grief group, but am hoping that eventually I can do that. Yoga is another outlet that has helped me more than I would have realized. My dog is also great therapy, as I’m sure your cat is to you. Animals are amazing at how they instinctively know what we need.

Thank you for reaching out….it is such a comfort to know others are out there.

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