What could someone else do to help you as you begin your healing journey? In the beginning, you probably had plenty of food, volumes of cards and a house full of flowers, but what kind of gift would genuinely touch your heart?
When you’ve loved and lost, memories are priceless treasures. What if there are stories about your loved one that you’ve never heard?
The next time a trusted friend asks what they can do to help, ask them to write a favorite memory and send it to you via mail or email. Can you imagine going to your computer or mailbox and discovering a cherished memory or picture you’ve never seen before?
As your treasures arrive, put them together in a scrapbook, memory box or journal. You’ll be reminded of the difference your loved one made not only in your life, but also in the lives of others.
Who might have a memorable story to share? Make a list and begin reaching out to them today.
Excerpted from Grief Survivor.
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Good afternoon, i just wanted to share part of my story with someone who knows how i feel after the loss of the love of my life, my wife of 42 years Kim. i lost my wife on June 7th 2022. i have 3 children and 4 grandchildren that loved there mother/grandmother very much. Unfortunately for me the grieving process is an on going event that keeps knocking me down. i dont stay down on the mat as long as i once did however the struggle is ongoing and i have come to realize that this will more than likely be a struggle for the rest of my life. Early on i would take a blow from the grief and could not answer the bell for the next round for several days or at all. i have come to a point where i know in my heart my dear wife Kim would not want me to feel this way for so long as Kim would want me to be happy. Even knowing this does not make it any easier to carry on. ive got so many blessings in front of me i know i should be thankful for these blessings and i am. However the struggle is real and i will continue to fight off the grief as best i can. i have resorted to trying to live my life day to day and take the grief head on as it comes on. Thank you for your time.