Grief and Living

When a loved one exits my life, I am in turmoil. The History we built together cannot be replaced. They are no longer someone I can call, cry to, laugh with, and with whom I can build memories.

If you are unsure to seek out help to address grief, Rondi Lightmark, M.A. , offers "ten reasons why you might want to spend some time with a counselor:

1. You want to understand better about death and what happened to your loved one.

2. Your support system has moved on and you’re still struggling.
   

3. You can’t function, are losing sleep, crying every day, or having bad dreams.
   

4. Your health is breaking down.
   

5. You are filled with guilt and worry.
   

6. You have been having dreams or the sense that your loved one is near and wonder about life after death.
   

7. You are sad because you haven’t felt the presence of your loved one.
   

8. You need advice about how to help a grieving family member, a friend, or a child.
   

9. You feel angry, abandoned, or overwhelmed.
   

10. You want help figuring out how to share your experiences and find ways to integrate your loss through personal creativity."

If you feel a variety of healers might be appropriate for you, Guided Healing Journey is a local collective of healers that include working with a variety of healers who talk, touch, listen, and guide you through your solitude to help process grief. Getting Through Grief is an option to consider.

If you don't have resources to use healers, online resources might be an option. Journey of Hearts offers a variety of online grief resources.

Whatever your loss, please know support is everywhere.

Copyright 2010 Heather Corwin