Myths about Grief
This myth claims that grief should be over in 3 months to a year.
What is A TIMELINE?
This is the flip side of grief.
What is LOVE?
This emotion can overwhelm a caregiver, it is directed at the illness.
What is ANGER?
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What is THE GRIEVING BRAIN?
This tall person has called us "Small But Mighty"
Who is DENNIS?
Some believe that moving on is the best thing to 'get over' a loved ones passing, and this is not necessary.
What is THERAPY or COUNCELING?
When caring for a loved one that is terminally ill, we experience this prior to their passing.
What is ANTICIPATORY GRIEF?
As a caregiver, it is not uncommon to feel this after your loved one has passed. Please do not feel guilty for it.
What is RELIEF?
Mary-Frances O'Conner has said that grief exists because of this powerful human capacity that bonds us to another.
What is LOVE?
Our energetic member has renovated their home, took in their mother and still has time to voluntarily do manicures.
Who is ROSANNE?
A study has been conducted to prove grief can develop into a diagnosable disease called this?
What is PROLONGED GRIEF?
Even years after the loss of a spouse we can still find ourselves experiencing this. It gives a new meaning to lifeboat.
What are WAVES OF GRIEF?
This feeling surfaces when the 'What If' and If Only' questions get stuck in your head.
What is GUILT?
This is the name of the physical chest pain some people feel after a deep loss, often described as "heartache."
What is BROEN HEART SYNDROME?
One of us came to our group with a sparkle in their eye hidden by tears. Now we mostly see the sparkle.
Who is CHARLES?
This myth suggest that recurring waves of grief means something is wrong.
What is GRIEF IS LINIER?
Finding meaning is this.
What is the 6th STAGE OF GRIEF?
The feeling reflects the emotion of seeing the world moving on without your loved one.
What is LONELINESS?
Grief impacts the body and brain because the brain is doing this difficult task after a loss.
What is RELEARNING HOW TO ADAPT TO A NEW LIFE/IDENITY?
One of us has a distinct accent, a beautiful heart and has devoted her career to the well-being of others. They now have one lucky dog.
Who is SUSAN?
Caregivers return to their old selves over time is a myth, the fact is they become someone new because of this.
What is THIER LOSS OF IDENITY?
David Kessler expanded her 5 Stages of Grief.
Who is ELIZABETH KUBLER-ROSS?
This emotion reflects missing the Care Giver role as much as your loved one.
What is LOSS OF IDENITY?
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What is THE GRIEVING BODY?
This member has set out to be a cowgirl, a habitual cruiser and an accidental poet.
Who is NANCY?