So how long does grief last? This is the most frequently asked question by grievers. Depending on with whom they speak, they will be bombarded by a variety of answers that really offer them no useful information. We need to first look at some of this “misinformation” before we look at the truth! The timelines... Continue Reading →
The Meaning of the Word “Recovery” in Grief Recovery
Recovery means different things to different people. Some people are perturbed by the word "recovery" because they associate it with things like substance abuse problems or the series of actions in, for example, twelve-step programmes. "Grief is not a disease or addiction!" some people might say. Some people may react to the word "recovery" angrily... Continue Reading →
Big boys don’t cry . . . oh, really?
Being told to “man up”, “be strong”, “hide your feelings”, and all the other so-called appeals to virility are just variations on one of the six myths of grief. Let’s cut to the chase here, guys: grief is a normal and natural response to loss – and by the way, there are more than forty... Continue Reading →