Tag: coping with grief
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8-Year-Old Donates School Supplies to Honor His Late Brother
Eight-year-old Greyson Brooks decided to commemorate his late brother by donating school supplies to his community. His brother Wyatt tragically died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) at four months old in 2017. The kindhearted third grader misses Wyatt dearly and doesn’t want anyone to forget him. Destiny Hayes, Greyson and Wyatt’s mom, told TODAY…
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5 Ways the Loss of a Parent Impacts Young Children, According to Psychology
The loss of a parent in childhood can cause deep emotional and psychological wounds. Even as an adult, grieving a parent’s death isn’t easy. So, you can only imagine how scared and confused a child would feel. Sadly, around 5% of children lose their parents before reaching adulthood. The death of a parent in childhood…
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5 Life Lessons We Only Learn Through Grief
Anyone who’s experienced grief can attest it is one of the hardest things anyone can endure – whether expecting the loss or not. Some describe it as an incredibly dynamic assemblage of feelings where the bereaved face a wide range of emotions rather than just one. Depending on the circumstances and relationship, some people will…
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7 Reasons You Should Join a Support Group
Have you heard the ageless expression about the strength in numbers? It’s a difficult challenge to face severe issues by yourself. Fortunately, a support group can provide the people and understanding you need. No matter what you’re going through, you can find a group of compassionate people who’ve walked the same road. You’ll often hear…
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10 Phrases Never to Tell A Brokenhearted Person + What to Say Instead
When dealing with a brokenhearted person, you want to comfort them and have the right words to ease their pain. Sadly, many people say the wrong things and make matters worse. Remember, these people are in a horrible place, and their emotions are on edge. Do you know that you can cause rifts and relationship…