Shared Links (weekly) May 25, 2025
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Sharing – When Grief Has No Grave: Rebuilding After a Childhood You Never Got
We struggle enough to talk about grief when someone dies. We don’t even come close to acknowledging the other things we can and should be grieving. As an abuse survivor, I still grieve for the childhood I never had, the close relationships with parents I never had, and the freedom to enjoy life that I didn’t have as a child.
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Facing the Suck – A Conversation about Tuberculosis, Stigma, and Death
I’ve seen both of those firsthand. I’ve also seen how powerful it can be when we don’t stigmatize someone dealing with illness, including mental health issues, and when they are grieving. It changes everything to know that people are willing to connect with us during the times we need their support the most.
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Shared Links (weekly) April 27, 2025
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Shared Links (weekly) Mar. 23, 2025
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Sharing – 11 Things to Say When Someone Dies Besides ‘I’m Sorry’
If someone you know is grieving the passing of a loved one, take a look at this article and pay special attention to the ones that talk about sharing memories. I am not Jewish, so I don’t quote this exactly, but I draw inspiration from a traditional Jewish saying about death – “May their memory be a blessing.”
I find that memories are the best things to hold on to. They truly are a blessing.
