Grief is a natural human response to loss. It can be a difficult and painful experience, but it is important to remember that you are not alone. There are many resources available to help you through the grieving process. Remember, grief is a process. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Allow yourself time to heal and don't be afraid to reach out for help.
CODA Alternative Cremation and Funeral offers multiple resources to help people through the grieving process.
When we grieve those, we love, we need people to help us move through our grief. Supporting someone who is hurting can be difficult and uncomfortable. It is not easy to watch someone hurt, but, take the pressure off yourself. It is not your job to take someone’s pain away, you simply cannot do it. However, you can make that pain more manageable by showing up, being a reliable support, not judging, accepting that grief takes a long time, and encouraging a person with kindness.
It takes a village to support us when we are overwhelmed with grief. Talk to those who are hurting, ask how they are doing today, talk about the person who died. Simply listen, without pretending that you know what they are going through. Do your best to understand. Furthermore, keep showing up for the long haul.
When someone is hurting, we want to help. Sometimes, what we think is helpful is actually very hurtful. Our history with a person, the nature of our relationship, our intention, and our consistent efforts make a difference in whether we are helpful or just getting in the way.
Grief is not a series of stages or a neatly defined process. It is an experience that is unique to you and your relationship with the person who died. The unpredictability and uniqueness of grief can be scary to some, and Western culture often does not know what to do with grief because it is not a prescribed or linear route. There is no clear direction for where it can or should go. However, your grief is important because it is yours. Grief is not one feeling but a compilation of many-sometimes conflicting-feelings. It is also a journey with many thoughts, physical responses, and spiritual questions. Because grief is such a complex experience, it is not uncommon to make unhealthy decisions or complicate our lives and relationships in destructive ways.
Here are some things to consider when grieving:
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