Tag: loss
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Lessons on Grieving
When we lost our brother a long time ago, I did not know much about grieving. I was too young. All I remember was the pain and loneliness without him. I do not recall how I grieved, except that for many years, I cried whenever I thought of him. Now, the pain is gone. The…
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Mourning in Silence: My Hope in Quietness
Grief changes everything. Part of me celebrates life’s wins, but another part silently cries. As the new year approaches, I struggle to feel joy. I’m thankful to God for His blessings, but the pain inside still feels fresh. Whenever I think of Holidays, I can’t help but cry. It should have been the best season…
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Grief 101: Things That Are Helping Me Through Grief
As I navigate this season of grieving, there is one thing I realized – my grief is my responsibility. No one can help me go through it and find healing except for myself. Yes, people might help at times, yet my grief is something I have to learn to deal with as it is deeply…
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Coping with Loss: A Daughter’s Reflection on Mourning
These past months have been a whirlwind of emotions. The desire to move forward from that day of losing our mother seems like it goes round and round, as the grief suddenly comes anytime. This is the ugly truth about losing our mothers. No matter how strong we thought we were, without her, we still…
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The Sting of Pain in Grieving
The day your mom dies is the day that you become a different person. A daughter or a son without a mother, so to speak. It feels like a part of you has died with her. As the days pass by, you will realize that there are questions lingering around as you live with grief…
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Grieving Your Loss: A Journey to Healing
Nothing hurts the most than losing a loved one. Death is a familiar word that I keep talking about, yet it’s different when it hits personally. A few days ago, we lost our beloved mother. It felt surreal. It came as a shock, at least to our family. I know death comes to all. I…
