Confronting fears amidst a terminal diagnosis may seem daunting, but it holds profound benefits. Not only for individuals facing this challenging journey, but also those grieving from a loss. First, let’s look at how confronting our fears can help those with a terminal diagnosis: Empowerment Through Acceptance: Accepting the reality empowers individuals to shape their…… Continue reading Confronting Fears with a Terminal Diagnosis
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How to Balance Hope and Realistic Expectation
Balancing hope and realistic expectations when diagnosed with a terminal illness is a delicate and personal process. Here are some strategies to navigate this challenging situation: Open Communication: Talk to Healthcare Providers: Engage in open and honest conversations with healthcare providers. Understand the prognosis, potential treatments, and the expected trajectory of the illness. Insist on…… Continue reading How to Balance Hope and Realistic Expectation
Caregivers: How to Navigate the Waves of Helplessness
Witnessing a loved one’s decline from a terminal illness can be an overwhelming journey. Here are six tips to navigate the waves of helplessness with compassion: 1. Embrace Your Feelings: It’s okay to feel helpless. Allow yourself to experience the full range of emotions without judgment. Embracing vulnerability is a courageous step in the healing…… Continue reading Caregivers: How to Navigate the Waves of Helplessness
How to Help a Child Cope when a Loved One is Terminally Ill
Coping with the impact of a loved one’s terminal illness on children in the family requires a delicate and supportive approach: 1. Open Communication: – Honesty: Be honest with children in an age-appropriate manner about the situation. Use simple language and answer their questions with sensitivity. – Encourage Expression: Create a safe space…… Continue reading How to Help a Child Cope when a Loved One is Terminally Ill
Being Honest is NOT Giving UP!
Being honest with your diagnosis when facing a terminal illness is crucial for several reasons: 1. Effective Communication: Understanding the Reality: Being honest allows both the individual and their loved ones to understand the gravity of the situation. It provides clarity and avoids misunderstandings. 2. Emotional Connection: Building Trust: Openness fosters trust among family members…… Continue reading Being Honest is NOT Giving UP!
The One About The Year of Firsts After a Loved One’s Death
I became a widow last fall at the age of 55. I’m figuring out how to navigate the road before me. The road of aloneness, without my other half. It’s been a little over a year since Shane died. He was 56 years old.The silence in my house is deafening. I am still unable to…… Continue reading The One About The Year of Firsts After a Loved One’s Death
7 Important Ways to Help Someone Who is Grieving
1: Some Don’ts: Don’t tell them how to feel. Don’t tell them you know how they feel. Also, everyone’s grief is different. When you are grieving it’s common for people to want to offer up their own stories of grieving to you. I think people that it somehow shows they support you and they understand…… Continue reading 7 Important Ways to Help Someone Who is Grieving
An Open Letter To Those Helping Me Grieve
“If you simply cannot understand why someone is grieving so much, for so long, then consider yourself fortunate.” DR. JOANNE CACCIATORE Grief isn’t a one-size-fits-all type of thing. We all experience it differently. And we all experience it differently at different times. The way we experience grief is kind of like skydiving. Only the person…… Continue reading An Open Letter To Those Helping Me Grieve
The One About the First Anniversary: Today Is One Year Since He Died
So, this morning I woke up to the sound of my phone notifying me of a text message. I’ve never, ever, slept with my phone until Shane died. (He died one year ago today.)It’s crazy how fast this past year has gone, yet so slowly. I glanced at the phone. It was his best friend.…… Continue reading The One About the First Anniversary: Today Is One Year Since He Died