Posts Tagged ‘sad’
Grieving Your Mother on Mother’s Day
The second Sunday of May is Mother’s Day. If you have a Mother, this can be a special day to show her how much you love her and appreciate her. But what if your Mother has passed away, or you are struggling to become a mother yourself, or as a mother, you have lost…
Read MoreGrief – Are you Grieving a Loved One?
Have you recently lost a loved one and struggling with your emotions? This can be an extremely difficult time so I hope that the following information will help you to understand your emotions and how they can affect you. The grieving process is your way of coming to terms with what has changed in…
Read MoreHow to Deal with Mother’s Day When You Are Grieving
The second Sunday of May is Mother’s Day. This can be a special day to show your mother how much you love her and appreciate her. If you have lost your Mother, Mother’s Day can be an extremely painful day. A day of grief, sadness, loneliness and depression. There is a piece of you…
Read MoreMother’s Day – how to cope if social distancing prevents you from seeing your Mum
As we brace ourselves for a Mother’s Day without family reunions, high teas or shopping and movie dates this year, it’s important we assess the extent of the impact on those who can’t be near their parents, especially those with ageing parents who may live in an aged care residence or other respite centre. You…
Read MoreYou’re not alone in feeling alone – how adult loneliness is affecting us – Part 2
Last month I introduced the topic of loneliness and how it has become more commonplace in our lives as adults. I felt this subject is too important for just one article, and so Part 2 has developed out of a greater desire to help adults not only understand loneliness, but how we can turn adult…
Read MoreSurviving Mother’s Day Grief – coping with the loss of your Mum on Mother’s Day
Every day can trigger memories of Mum after she has passed, but there are often two days that can be more painful than any other – her birthday and Mother’s Day. While her birthday is a personal affair that intimate friends and family will commemorate with you, Mother’s Day celebrations are everywhere and seem impossible…
Read MoreFeeling sad or lonely this Christmas?
Not all Christmases are merry and bright – here’s why it’s normal to feel this and how to survive the festive season guilt-free If Christmas is giving you heart palpitations, a pit in your stomach or bringing tears to your eyes, I want you to know one thing: you are not alone, and this is…
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