Everyone deals with grief differently. It is not easy losing a loved one especially if you have a strong bond with them. I know because I am currently grieving the loss of “my” Nanny. As I have mentioned in my previous blogs she was very near and dear to my heart. She passed away from cancer on February 17, 2015. I was deeply hurt, happy and angry but with understanding and prayer I was able to move on. I feel as though I am lost without Nanny. She touched the lives of many.
A lot of times it is hard to move on. I know it has been for me. I tried to stay busy by immediately going back to work and school. But I was not ready to move on. But sometime you just have to face the facts. It has been along 8 month and 3 days on this long journey without you. But I will continue to put my faith in the Lord.
There have been many nights that I have cried myself to sleep thinking about you. Not a day goes by that I am not thinking of you. Often time I find myself getting discouraged but I can hear your voice in the back of my mind encouraging and rooting me on.
A lot of times it is hard to move on. I know it has been for me. I tried to stay busy by immediately going back to work and school. But I was not ready to move on. But sometime you just have to face the facts. It has been along 8 month and 3 days on this long journey without you. But I will continue to put my faith in the Lord.
There have been many nights that I have cried myself to sleep thinking about you. Not a day goes by that I am not thinking of you. Often time I find myself getting discouraged but I can hear your voice in the back of my mind encouraging and rooting me on.
If you find yourself not being able to grieve you should seek some help. There are plenty of support groups that are available in many areas of this great county. I know that it has taken me a while to express how I felt about the loss of “my” Nanny. I am putting that in writing. Hopefully this is a way to help me cope with it all.
Just remember that there is always hope. Just as people grieve differently the same can be said about coping with death. Life does move on but you don’t have to forget about your loved one. When I am down and out I just think of the many good times that we shared together. You will never be forgotten Nanny may you rest in paradise. I have a lot of memories that are cherished with “my” Nanny.
Sometimes all a person needs to hear are a few encouraging words, someone who is willing to listen without interrupting, provide a shoulder to lean on. You never know when you will need that friend to help you through your darkest days. I will go ahead and add the cliché “time heals all wounds”.
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It is always good to have a great support group if you can find one in your local area. I am thankful to the many friends, family, church members who have thought about me during my period of bereavement. But there will always be a void in my heart. I am constantly remaining myself that God does not make any mistakes.
I have provided several websites that you can take a look at.
*Grief and coping*
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief-loss/coping-with-grief-and-loss.htm
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/coping-loss-bereavement-and-grief
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/emotionalsideeffects/griefandloss/coping-with-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-intro-to-grief-mourning-bereavement
http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-coping-with-grief
Until we meet again.
Just remember that there is always hope. Just as people grieve differently the same can be said about coping with death. Life does move on but you don’t have to forget about your loved one. When I am down and out I just think of the many good times that we shared together. You will never be forgotten Nanny may you rest in paradise. I have a lot of memories that are cherished with “my” Nanny.
Sometimes all a person needs to hear are a few encouraging words, someone who is willing to listen without interrupting, provide a shoulder to lean on. You never know when you will need that friend to help you through your darkest days. I will go ahead and add the cliché “time heals all wounds”.
.
It is always good to have a great support group if you can find one in your local area. I am thankful to the many friends, family, church members who have thought about me during my period of bereavement. But there will always be a void in my heart. I am constantly remaining myself that God does not make any mistakes.
I have provided several websites that you can take a look at.
*Grief and coping*
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief-loss/coping-with-grief-and-loss.htm
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/coping-loss-bereavement-and-grief
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/emotionalsideeffects/griefandloss/coping-with-the-loss-of-a-loved-one-intro-to-grief-mourning-bereavement
http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-coping-with-grief
Until we meet again.