Tag: loneliness
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The reality of loss
Following the loss of someone it can be difficult to adjust to the changes in your life. Many emotions are triggered, including pain, sorrow and distress.
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Feeling apart from others
In times of grief, it’s common to feel isolated and unsure about the future. Loneliness, vulnerability, and insecurity may overwhelm you. Allow yourself time to adjust and refrain from making major decisions hastily. Embrace the pain as a testament to the depth of your love and care for the person you’ve lost.
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Loneliness & Grief
As a grief counsellor, a common phrase I hear from people who are grieving is, ‘I can be around people all day, and I still feel lonely. This is especially true for those who have lost a partner but know that it is completely normal to feel alone in your grief. There are ways you…
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Feeling of Separateness
When you experience a death among your family or close friends it is normal to feel that it both unifies and divides you from others apart from your own group who are suffering. There is a feeling of having stepped aside from the world at the moment. In the early days everyone lifts you up,…