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Category Archives: Bereavement

Short messages on Bereavement from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
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09
Aug

It's okay to grieve for what has been lost share

If you’re facing a serious illness, allow yourself to grieve for what has been lost (your independence, certain abilities, your long-term future, etc.), and don’t discount the coping releases of a hearty laugh and a shoulder to cry on.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Bereavement, Mental health, Positive change
31
Jul

Focus on small, present things share

If your pet has died, try not to obsess over “When am I going to get over this?”. Instead, focus on small steps in your adjustment process: put away the leash; be able to pass the park without getting upset; and, eventually, feel the urge to get a new one.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Bereavement, Family, Mental health, Positive change
02
Jan

Let go of resistance share

If you accept the present moment, you can let go of resistance. If you let yourself cry it out, you can let go of sadness. These things can help you find more peace.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Bereavement, Feelings and Emotions, Mental health
01
Jan

Have compassion for yourself share

If you empathise with someone who hurt you, you can let go of bitterness. If you understand someone who annoys you, you can let go of judgment. If you have compassion for yourself, you can let go of self-recrimination.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Bereavement, Feelings and Emotions, Mental health
15
Nov

Support your family through bereavement share

Sadly, death happens, and life still goes on. With your family and friends, support each other to give you all the strength and energy to get through these circumstances.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Bereavement, Mental health, Positive change
14
Nov

You could not have prevented losing a loved one share

When a loved one dies, it’s important to remember you could not have changed the circumstances surrounding the loss. You could not have prevented it in any way.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Bereavement, Mental health, Positive change
28
May

Surviving pets can experience loss when a pet dies share

Surviving pets can experience loss when a pet dies, or may become distressed by your sorrow. Maintaining their daily routines, or increasing exercise and play times, will benefit them and may help to elevate your outlook too.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Bereavement, Family, Feelings and Emotions
27
May

Remember the fun and love you had with your pet share

Preparing a memorial, planting a tree in memory of your pet, or compiling a photo album or scrapbook, can create a legacy to celebrate the life of your pet.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Bereavement, Family, Feelings and Emotions
17
May

A funeral can help you express your feelings for a lost pet share

A funeral can help you and your family members openly express your feelings for a lost pet. Ignore people who think it’s inappropriate to hold a funeral for a pet, and do what feels right for you.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Bereavement, Family, Feelings and Emotions
16
May

Your grief is your own share

When you’re grieving, don’t let anyone tell you how to feel. Your grief is your own, and no-one else can tell you when it’s time to “move on” or “get over it.” Let yourself feel whatever you feel without embarrassment or judgment.

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Posted: Rich@RespectYourself   |   Categories: Bereavement, Family, Feelings and Emotions
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