Tag Archives: grief

The death of a loved one is one of the most challenging events anyone can go through. It affects every part of our being and …

It’s no secret that breakups can turn your life upside down and leave you wondering what to do to heal your heart. In truth, it …

Breakups can knock your confidence down to a low level and make you apprehensive about putting yourself back out there. After all, it is a …

Unless you or someone you’re close to have dealt with chronic illness, you likely don’t have a clue how debilitating it can be. Unfortunately, I …

Life can be tough enough without adding a chronic health condition to the mix. Trust me, I know how hard it is to wake up …

Romantic breakups can be among the most devastating things that can happen in our lives. After all, when you are suddenly divided from someone you …

There is more than just the physical aspect to navigate when it comes to hearing loss or problems. Many emotions are felt whenever we lose …

Hearing loss for anyone, no matter what age or reason can be devastating and a little scary. After all, it’s one of your major senses …

Wouldn’t it be marvelous if we all had a crystal ball to peer into? This goes doubly for after a hard-hitting trauma like divorce, illness, loss of a loved one, or an accident. These times can bring on a fog that lasts for months or even years. Though this isn't necessarily healthy, it's a normal response to things that change your life abruptly. I've been through some pretty horrific events in my life but also understand they contributed to the woman I am today. I do know that it's important to create a safe and healthful environment in order to heal and move on. Here are 5 things you can do to move forward after trauma.

When you feel lost, it’s like a huge wave of emotion swallows you and then spits you back out, exhausted on a deserted island. You look around with wide eyes, body hurting, head reeling and think… “Oh my God. What do I do now?” These are a few things that have helped me, maybe they will help you:

Grief comes in all kinds of forms, doesn’t it? It can be the grief of a broken relationship, the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, even the loss of organs through a surgical procedure.

There is so much to be grateful for. The sunrise, the sunset, the air we breathe, the freedoms and quality of life we have, the friends and family we are able to share time with, the fact that we have time to share...the list goes on and on. BUT there are days when nothing seems to go right. Days you are lucky if positive energy doesn't get zapped into the ground, leaving you a pile of negativity.