TW: This post is about death. Please click off if this is triggering for you.
This is a collaborative post.
When someone you love is no longer in your life due to death, it can often be a hard pill to swallow. All of a sudden, you start to feel emotions that have never plagued you before and you might be unsure how to navigate this unknown path. Whether you’re looking into different types of funerals you can have for your loved one, or you’re simply talking about it with other people that you’re close with, there are so many different ways in which you can find a coping mechanism. With this in mind, here are a few steps that may help you to work through the death of a close loved one.
Talk it Out With Family
Taking the time to talk about your loved one’s death with other people in your family, will help you to come to terms with everything that is happening. Other family members may offer you great advice or have a different perspective on certain situations, so it’s certainly worth having an open and honest talk with the people who matter most to you.
Help With the Funeral Plans
When you lose someone you love, this is often a circumstance that is beyond your control; this can be something that a lot of people struggle with. Getting involved with funeral plans is something that is within your control, so it could be worthwhile exploring this with other members of your family. There are so many reputable funeral services that can help to guide you through the process, even if you’re not entirely sure what kind of set-up you’re looking for. Playing a part in the funeral arrangements may help you to deal with the emotions of your loved one dying.
Reminisce On Positive Memories
Although it can be quite upsetting at times, you may want to take a few moments to reminisce on the positive memories you have with your loved one. Recapping funny stories, looking through photo albums and sorting through their belongings can help you to remember the good moments you had together. Although it is never easy to go through grief and death, you are allowed to enjoy moments of nostalgia.
Speak With a Grief Counsellor
You should never underestimate the power of talking to a professional when you are going through the process of grief. Seeking advice from a therapist or grief counsellor can help you to process your thoughts in a healthy way. It can also help you to offload your emotions and talk to an external party about everything you are going through. Talking to friends and family members is always helpful, but sometimes it’s useful to get the opinion and guidance from a professional.
As you can see, there are a handful of ways in which you can cope with the death of a loved one. Whether you’re helping out with the funeral plans or speaking with a professional therapist, you can work through these tough emotions and find a way to navigate this testing part of your life.
Until next time
XOX
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Losing a loved one is a pain like no other. People cope with grief in different ways, so it’s important to respect that. I like how you mentioned about speaking to a grief counsellor. Sometimes it does help to speak to someone and just put everything out there x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
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This is a very encouraging and supportive post. It’s not easy to deal with a grief like this so it’s always important to see people writing/talking about it, as it helps to make anyone experiencing this feel less alone or overwhelmed. I know when my father passed away (a long time ago now) that being able to talk about him was really helpful, and it allowed me to deal with how I felt. Great post!
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