Grief Digest Articles

Almost 1 year ago, my mama passed away. She was the one that knew me better than anyone. I could be myself without judgement. Well, maybe a little judgement but always just enough to set me on the right path. I started writing this article just months after her passing. That was a time that I was mad at the world. Cause for every friend that came by in the days and weeks after, there was one that didn’t. There were the people that you expected to show up but didn’t, avoided until you’re in …

Shows like Shrinking & Afterlife make real grief the new popular plot threadBy Carole TrottereI don’t want to talk about it. That’s the way grief and loss were handled back on TV in the 1970s with shows like The Brady Bunch or The Courtship of Eddie’s Father. What did we really know about Mike Brady’s first wife? In the show’s first episode, viewers learned that she passed away, and there is a brief conversation between the father and his youngest son about keeping a photo of mom. Meanwh …

I remembered that long ago she had asked that I scatter her ashes in Mississippi when shearrived at my apartment in Georgia by Fed Ex in a heavy, warm box marked CREMAINS.“Sign here,” the guy says as he plops the receipt on top of the box. Obediently, I scribble myname. He puts the large box into both my outstretched arms and leaves. My sister and I arealone. Memories of earlier visits flood my mind.”Bill, Linda just arrived by FedEx and she’s on my hall closet floor. Can she stay inyour basemen …

By Jackie WatersGrieving is a deeply personal journey, often accompanied by a mix of emotions that can be overwhelming. Amidst the turmoil, setting healthy goals can provide direction and hope. By focusing on structured steps toward healing, you can navigate through your grief with a sense of purpose and intention. In this article, courtesy of Centering and Grief Digest Magazine, we’ll go over some strategies to help you create healthy goals and take steps toward healing.Reevaluate Your C …

By Mary Ellen Miller PhD, RN, APHN-BCThe early weeks of May continue to be bittersweet for me. During this time, Mother’s Day is celebrated. For me, this time frame brings both joy and sadness. My joy comes from sharing Mother’s Day, or the time leading up to this, with my husband, daughters and granddaughter. My sadness comes from my heavy heart because I lost an infant child, had a pregnancy loss, lost a desired grandchild and the loss of my mom. Four decades ago, our firstborn daughter d …