So many types of loss
Often we associate grief with death but the reality is grief comes from all kinds of life events. According to The Grief Recovery Institute there are over 40 types of events that lead to grief. That’s why here at Grief Girlfriend we believe everyone is a griever.
Grief can come even during times that we think should be happy. Having a baby, getting married, starting a new job, moving to a new home are just a few examples of things we associate with happiness but can also come with a sense of loss. Those are times where it is especially important to let yourself feel both the joy & the grief.
According to the Grief Recovery Institute, grief is about all the emotions that come when everything we’re familiar with changes. Think about how many things fall into that category. If you have struggled with not feeling joyful during things that are considered happy events or feeling joy even during sad events, you are not alone.
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Newly Diagnosed?
A new diagnosis that leads to a change in health comes with many hard emotions aka grief. This is a hard time to navigate in so many ways.
Loss of a Family Member or Friend
The loss of a family member or friend is the most understood and acknowledged form of grief.
Pet Loss
Often the loss of a pet can be glossed over by those in our lives but the loss is substantial. It is often the loss of not “just” a pet but the loss of a companion, unconditional love and so much more.
Divorce and Break-ups
With divorce and break-ups come numerous losses even in situations where it is amicable. Not only is a relationship with another person changing or ending, but everything planned and hoped for in your life together is ending.
Infertility
The sadness from infertility is often overlooked, but if you speak to someone who has gone through it, you'll see their grief. Going through infertility can make you feel loss each month when you don't get pregnant. It can also mean giving up on the family you wanted and the future you had planned.
Loss of a Child
Simplified Version: My grandmother said losing a child feels unnatural, no matter the parent's age. Her exact words were, “it’s the wrong order of things.” My experience with pediatric cancer families confirms this.
Life Experiences
Many life events can make us feel grief. Some events, society might not see as grief because they're considered positive, but we do. Examples include changing jobs, moving, having a baby, getting married, or any situation that brings feelings of loss.
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Dream it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Build it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Grow it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Make it stand out.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Make it stand out.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
