Grief Blog
As you begin to process the grief of losing your loved one, you might have many questions related to the acceptance of your new reality and making peace with it. You could be dealing with a whirlwind of emotions that make it difficult to get through each day, leaving you feeling exhausted and drained. There could be sleepless nights where you feel torn between precious memories, an uncertain future and family dynamics that have been altered forever. Then, there are practical financial and legal matters that need your undivided attention. How do you navigate everything and move forward?
Our Grief Blog has articles to help support you on your grief journey. We don’t have all the answers, but we can offer some comforting tips on many topics and gentle guidance as you find your way forward.
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Your loved one is gone. Now what?
How to deal with the shock of losing your spouse or parent. Losing a spouse or parent is an indescribable pain. It leaves you grappling with the void that their absence creates, and it alters your family dynamics forever. In the...
Essential Self-Care Tips While Grieving
Navigating grief, whether as an adult child mourning a parent or a senior grieving a life partner, is an emotionally challenging journey. Amidst the waves of tears, heartache and sorrow, practicing self-care becomes an essential compass for finding solace and...
How to Handle Family Conflict While Grieving
The passing of a parent or life partner often amplifies emotions for everyone in the family. In the midst of grief, family conflicts can arise causing additional emotional turmoil for all family members. Navigating these conflicts requires a delicate balance of...
How Do I Part With My Deceased Partner’s Things?
So, your life partner is gone, or maybe you’ve lost your parent. How do you begin to deal with donating or disposing of their belongings? Clothing, personal care items, books, photos, personal records, jewelry, household items, furniture, property, cars and more …it...
Navigating Common Health Challenges When Grieving
If you’ve recently lost a spouse or parent, you’ll know that grieving is an emotionally tumultuous path. Beyond the evident heartache, the toll it takes on your health can be profound. Quite often, we’re not even aware of how our health is becoming affected until the...
A Widow or Widower’s Checklist for Wills & Estate Planning
Losing a spouse is an emotionally overwhelming experience, and amid the grief, the practicalities of Wills and estate planning can feel like an additional burden. However, ensuring your loved one’s wishes are honored requires thoughtful attention and planning. In this...
Your Finances: 10 Steps to Take When Your Spouse Dies
Losing a spouse is undoubtedly one of life’s toughest challenges, and while grief takes center stage, managing the financial aftermath is a crucial step toward stability. If you’re in Ontario, Canada, here’s a simple 10-point checklist to help you navigate the...
How to Make Friends After Losing Your Spouse
Losing your spouse is an emotional and challenging experience like no other in your lifetime. While the void left by a loved one’s absence is undeniable, especially if you were married for decades, there are practical strategies you can take to reduce social...
From Caregiver to Griever: Nurturing Your Heart through the Loss of a Parent
If you’ve been a caregiver and have recently lost your parent, this post is for you. Perhaps you’re an adult child and you’re now hit with two things: the loss of your parent, and your role as a caregiver has now ended too. Navigating the poignant realm of grief after...
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