GRIEF LOSS RECOVERY
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"If you're going through hell, keep going". --- Sir Winston Churchill |
Grief loss...
So the unthinkable has happened to you! A special loved one has been torn from your life by tragedy, and you are heartbroken. I am so very sorry for your loss, and wish to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Welcome, my friend, to our grief loss recovery website.
You have come to the right place for straight answers, practical advice... and hope.
You are in the midst of one of the most painful
and trying experiences that a
human can possibly endure. No one can know the depths of your pain, and we know
that you will never forget this terrible tragedy. Memories of your departed loved one
will never leave you, nor should they.
Hope for the future...
I think it may help you to know that grief is a process, a long journey of
acceptance and healing. And you can get through it, and come back
in time to a happy and productive life. I know it is hard for you to believe right
now, but you must hold onto hope, and keep in the back of your mind that things
will eventually get better.
You are not alone in this. You probably feel quite overwhelmed and bewildered
right now, sort of like you were picked up and placed on a different planet!
This grief thing is a surreal new world of uncharted territory for you, and no
one gave you a roadmap, did they?
About our website...
My name is Jennie, and I am the editor and webmaster for "Recover From
Grief". I am a Registered Nurse with many years practice as an ICU nurse. I have helped and comforted many traumatized families as they
began their grief loss experiences.
This website evolved as a result of my interest in and advanced
study of grief theory and interventions, with eventual certification as a grief
counselor. I too have seen
my own share
of personal tragedy, and I looked for easier ways to cope with my own grief. Thus was
born our site concept of "healing through creative grieving".
There is no "right way"
or "wrong way" to grieve... but there are ways to make the
whole ordeal more bearable and find successful closure. Grief loss recovery is a long and painful process, but
there will be brighter days
ahead for you, I promise. Let us help you find them.
WHAT IS CREATIVE GRIEVING?
Grief loss...
Mental health care professionals agree that one of the most helpful ways to work through mourning is to express your grief, and not hold it in. And your most effective and creative expressions of grief may differ from the next persons.
We present in our website a variety of creative mourning techniques; talking,
writing, creating art, music or poetry, or memorializing are all good ways to
express your bereavement. Explore our site to find the expressive techniques that
feel "just right"
for you.
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HOW TO USE THIS WEBSITE
Grief loss...
Most of the grief websites out there today are one of two types: either a
"memorial" website, to post a tribute to your beloved (which we will also provide), or "informational", which provide
good material, but in "textbook" or "article" format.
Neither of these sites gives you a clear, practical plan for dealing with the stresses
and uncertainty of grief loss.
We strive to fill that void with this website. Recover-from-grief.com is
all about you... your pain and your grief and sorrow. It is designed as a
stand-alone workshop. You can pick and choose topics to explore, or progress
through the site in the order of the navigation bars on the left. Subjects have
been organized in a logical manner, building upon the pages before it.
We are a young website, but already provide all of these great resources:
- Information about
the grief process, and
stages of grief
and sorrow
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Signs and symptoms
of
bereavement; what's "normal",
weird happenings, and when to seek outside help
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"Yourspace", your
own personal "grief page" where you can tell your story
- Practical and proven grief
coping strategies
- A unique and comprehensive
"grief guidebook"
(*Update: the guide is now available in "hard copy")
- An effective and innovative audio program for grief
coping and relaxation, Grief Relief
- Stressed out? Find practical help in our excellent
(and free) Stress Management E-course
- Understanding
pet loss grief,
in yourself or grieving friends
- Projects for
healing
artwork, comforting
music and poetry
- Ideas for
comfort items
to ease you through the hard times
- Creative
living memorials,
and special
memorial services
- Create
"Theirspace";
a beautiful memorial page to your lost loved one
- Friends and family can
learn
how to help, and how to express sympathy
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Unique sympathy gifts and memorable
sympathy card collection
- A seven-part
griefwork e-course
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Help the kids... because
children grieve too
My hope is
that you will
come to our website often, and tell other grieving friends and
family
members about it. And our biggest wish is that you get to
the point
where you don't need us anymore. Then "pay it forward" by
recommending
"recover-from-grief.com" to someone else who needs it more.
Curious about this website? Read more
About Us here.
Recover-from-grief.com, is not meant to be a "quick fix" or
shortcut through grief and sorrow. That is not advisable or healthy. It's a
place for you to come when you feel the need. Here you will find many comforting
ideas and creative techniques to help you cope and recover from grief loss.
--- Visit often... see what others have added to your grief or memorial pages.
--- Read the stories of grief and sorrow posted by other mourners, so you
won't feel so all alone.
--- Find out if an alarming new symptom you are experiencing is "normal".
--- Pick out a unique and special way to memorialize your lost beloved.
--- Find a strong book or comfort item to help you through the dark times.
As long as you are moving, changing, creating, expressing, doing something;
your grief and sorrow will proceed in a healthy manner.
***By the way, we chose the dove as our site logo because it is the universal symbol for
peace... and that's what we hope to help you eventually find.
Once again, our profound sympathy to you in your
loss. Ready to begin?
We suggest you start with
"YOUR PAIN".
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with the
first step"
- Chinese Proverb
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| The Grief Loss Blog Visit our Grief Loss Blog to read new pages of our site and submissions by other grieving visitors. You will find comfort as you realize you are not alone in your grief. |
| WORDS OF SORROW: YOURSPACE Experts agree that talking about your grief is essential to a healthy mourning process. Express your words of sorrow here. |
| GRIEF QUOTES Access a wealth of coping tips, grief quotes and insights from other grieving souls. These folks "get it"! |
| YOUR GRIEVING HEART - Surrender to grief to find your way through it Learn all about your pain and grieving heart, signs and symptoms of grief, coping strategies and hope for the future. |
| THE STAGES OF GRIEF There are several "working models" that explain the normal stages of grief. Explore them here so you will know what to expect. |
| DEALING WITH SORROW - COPING STRATEGIES Grief is a natural process set in motion following a tragic loss. However, there are several effective coping strategies for dealing with sorrow. |
| HEARTBROKEN FROM GRIEF The loss of a loved one is one of the most tragic and devastating things a person could endure. Heartbroken from grief? This excellent guidebook will guide you back to life. |
| Management of grief Here you will find the most advanced and effective techniques for the management of grief. |
| STRESS MANAGEMENT ARTICLE We all know that lowering our stress levels improves physical and mental health. Read our stress management article to find out how to do just that! |
| COMFORT AND SYMPATHY Life has dealt you a horrible blow! Hold on to one of these comfort and sympathy items to help ease your sorrow. |
| GRIEF IN CHILDREN - HELP THE KIDS It can be so hard to deal with grief in children, when you are in so much pain yourself. This is an excellent guide to help you help the kids. |
| OTHER GRIEVOUS LOSS Grief Is About More Than Just Death... Tell your story of other grievous loss here. |
| PET DEATH GRIEF The pain felt when a beloved pet dies can be as profound as that felt when a human dies. Pet death grief should be respected and validated by all. |
| LOSS OF PET MEMORIALS Devastated over your loss of pet? Tell your story here. We feel your pain and understand; we wish you well. |
| EXPRESSING SYMPATHY It's hard to know what to say or do when tragedy strikes a friend. Follow our guidelines for expressing sympathy in an effective and helpful way. |
| SYMPATHY CARD MESSAGES It's hard to come up with just the right sympathy card messages to express condolence. We have a beautiful selection of original-art sympathy cards to make a hard task simple. |
| SYMPATHY GIFT IDEAS A condolence gift might be just the thing to express caring and support to a bereaved friend. Explore our unique collection of sympathy gift ideas here. |
| CREATE A MEMORIAL WEBSITE PAGE It can be comforting and healing to tell the world about your lost loved one. Celebrate a life... create a memorial website page today. |
| HEALING ARTWORK- THE CREATIVITY GRIEF Creating artwork during your bereavement can be very healing... the creativity grief comes from your heart. |
| PLAN A MEMORIAL SERVICE Putting on a special memorial program can provide comfort as you honor your lost loved one. Plan a memorial service with our tips and ideas. |
| LANDSCAPE MEMORIALS Plan one of these beautiful landscape memorials to honor the memory of your lost loved one |
| MUSIC AND POEMS FOR BEREAVEMENT Explore our soothing collection of music and poems for bereavement |
| CREMATION SOCIETIES Cremation is becoming a much more acceptable end-of-life option. Cremation societies can help you through this reasonable but fitting tribute to your lost one. |
| ABOUT US Curious about this website? Learn more about us here. |
| CONTACT US You can contact us here. |
| SITE MAP - GRIEF WEBSITES Get straight information, helpful strategies, and hope... from our website, one of the best grief websites on the internet. |
| Site Search Find that lost article or useful information with our site search. |
| SURVIVE GRIEF - USING RESOURCES There are many outside resources now available to help you survive grief. Online forums, local support groups and professional counseling can all help you find your way. |
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