Archive for the ‘Grief Counseling’ Category

Question by Marionette: What can I do so that I can sleep normally again?
I am a sixteen-year-old girl who hasn’t been able to sleep through the night in about six months. I don’t want to sound morbid but ever since my Grandma died and I saw her dead body I have been unable to sleep a full night. In order to get any sleep at all, I have to have the lights and the television on. I don’t know why, but I can’t sleep unless both those things are on. On top of that, I usually only get four hours when I am actually asleep because I feel too nervous to close my eyes. I end up either reading or watching television for the majority of the night. I don’t know why I’m like this, but I feel drained throughout the day and my family and friends can see the difference in my appearance. Once the sun comes up, I can easily fall asleep, but because I’m so busy most of the time I only get an extra hour of sleep. Does anyone have any good ideas?

Question by Kalyn: What can I do to take my mind off of a family members death?
My great grandmother passed away about a week ago of cancer. After seeing her in pain, sick, slowly forgetting how to talk and then at rest in her coffin I have been trying to stay strong about it though it’s not easy to see I know I have to move on and enjoy life while I have it. I miss her and will always love her. It’s really all I can think about and i just need some ideas that would make me feel better or something to take my mind off of it for at least a little while. Any ideas?

Best answer:

Answer by Lilaclily
It is very normal to feel this way. Your own body is in shock because truly, our soul never dies. Intuitively we know there is more. You will see her again, but meanwhile it is normal to grieve.

 

A Mother’s Lament for Her Son…Jarredzmum – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LttBKtzSgA Grief for a lost child is a terrible thing, it takes a mother’s heart to places it’s not meant to go,…it changes…

 

Kentucky's Julius Randle back home for the Final Four

Filed under: loss of a son

About 12 miles away, Kyles' son and Webster's mentee and godson, Julius Randle, was polishing off his fourth double-double in four NCAA Tournament games. …. Traditionally, 40-0 seasons do not feature stretches of three losses in five games. "I come …
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German photog killed, Canadian reporter wounded in Afghanistan attack

Filed under: loss of a son

We are heartbroken at her loss," said AP Executive Editor Kathleen Carroll, speaking in New York. The attack came on the eve of … His wife and two of their children also were killed, while their 1-year-old son was badly wounded. (Copyright ©2014 by …
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Question by Jeni Wall: Should i adopt a 6th child? Ive never adopted before….?
Okay heres what happened:

I have 4 great kids and 1 on the way but recently i was told there is a 4 year old up for adoption in our area. My friend is planning on adopting one of the 3 kids and wanted to know if i could adopt one. I said of course not i am expecting my 5th. But she took me anyway to meet the kids there was a twelve year old and then the 4 year old named Holly who seemed so sweet and i think it might be to much for my family but my husband and other children came as well and all surpriselying loved her. I was thrilled that Courtlyn my oldest liked her as well! But heres the thing 6 kids is alot….My husband and i have great jobs and we are fine on money and everything we have a house to hold many people but i dont know if adding another kid would cause crazyiness I have never adopted a kid before and i think its sweet to do. I just think its great because shes 4 and i have a 4 year old and she seems like a great match for my family. I am going to quit my job anyway since im expecting my 5th rite now so thats not my problem. I have lots of money saved and my husbands salary so thats not a problem its just i dont want my family to get upset and i dont want to regret not getting her.

Question by @hm@d {War Against Noub!}: Does anyone know this book?
The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien.
Has anyone read this?
I’m considering of buying th book.

Best answer:

Answer by invisible 4ever
Yes, I know it. I read it, it’s good, a little gross at some points, but good otherwise. I really recommend it.

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meaning of life – what it means to me and how you get it.

 

New dog, new hip give Gail Caldwell a 'New Life'

Filed under: books on grief

She writes nothing about her career and little about books. It's more about nearing 60, … But Tula was assigned a mission: to "rescue a human from an avalanche of grief" and "demonstrate daily the necessity of the forward march." And after years of …
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Question by moovet1992: Why don’t people understand that you can grieve for a pet just as much as for a person?
This morning I euthanized my 19 1/2 year old cat Allie. I had to take the rest of the day off because I am losing it. I’m a vet. I work in a vet clinic. There are even some people that work there that do not understand the level of grief I feel. Many of my family members won’t understand. The first one of them that says “get over it, it was just a cat” is going down. Allie and I had been through a lot together. For 19 1/2 years he was my friend AND my child. I got him when my mom was dying and he helped me through that and other difficult times. I have grieved before, and I know the pain will become less but never completely go away. Wouldn’t it be nice if other people could understand that one can grieve just as much for a pet as a person, or even more. Why do people think it’s appropriate to say “oh, just get another cat” when they would never say to someone “oh, just have another child” if their human child died?