Category: Grief

Bereavement overload may arise when you experience multiple losses in a short period of time. When you’re aware of what bereavement overload is, its symptoms, and how you can cope, you can begin to process your grief and move forward....

Someone “lost” a grandparent. A beloved sibling “passed away.” A child’s mom “is in a better place.” There are lots of ways we talk about death in our culture without actually using the word “death.” But when children hear us...

The holiday season is a festive time of year, but it may not feel much like a celebration for people grieving the loss of a loved one. Holidays are an especially tender time for missing those who are no longer...

We live in a culture that doesn’t give people permission to grieve. In the United States, it’s pretty standard to get just three to five paid days off for a funeral. When your whole world’s been turned upside down, that’s...

Meredith English, MSHS Delaware Hospice Bereavement Counselor As essential workers continue fighting the pandemic, many are left wondering if there is an end in sight. Collectively, everyone is grieving the loss of many things and normal coping strategies either do...

When Antonio was a freshman in high school, his dad suffered a heart attack and died unexpectedly. Now the man of the house, Antonio focused on staying strong for his mom and his two younger siblings, ages 5 and 7....

From the stress of the crowds to the impossible pursuit of the “perfect holiday,” the holiday season can be tough on anyone—especially families with children who have recently lost a parent. In the midst of holiday traditions and gatherings, a...

When a loved one is in decline, everyone in that person’s family and their circle of friends is affected—whether it is their six-year-old grandson or their 96-year-old college buddy. And each person needs the space and the opportunity to process...

The days leading up to Father’s Day can be difficult for those who have lost a father. Father’s Day is surrounded by consumerism—and seeing all the commercials, greeting cards, and restaurant specials can be emotionally overwhelming. The holiday can be...

The second Sunday in May can be an emotional day. No matter how much time has passed, Mother’s Day can be tough for those who have lost their mother. But it also presents the perfect opportunity to celebrate your mother’s...