Resources for Managing Your Grief
April 2, 2008 by Kristen King
Filed under Women's Health
Last week, I shared my story about losing my brother and how difficult it has been to recover from that blow. From the incredible comments that are continuing to roll in on the post, I can see that I am not alone in grieving this kind of loss.
I don’t have the answers, but I do have a resource that has been really comforting to me and I want to offer it to anyone who might be interested, free of charge. It’s a Bible-based brochure called “When Someone You Love Dies…” It’s 30 pages long, about 6″x7″, and contains five articles:
- “It Can’t Be True!”
- Is It Normal to Feel This Way?
- How Can I Live With My Grief?
- How Can Others Help?
- A Sure Hope for the Dead
If you want a copy of this brochure, please e-mail me your name and address and I will send it out. I will cover the cost of postage for those in the US. For those located outside the US, I will provide an address where you can request a copy in your country.
My supply is not unlimited, but I can get more copies if I run out, and I would love to share this material with anyone who would like it.
For those interested in less overtly religious support services…
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My husband died April 21 of this year. Shock still has me in a daze much of the time. Resources I am discovering are the ability to “listen” to my body and rest when I feel that sinking feeling coming on me. Years ago I was a hungry writer. I’m back to writing and this resource is helping me face the finality and reality of John’s death. My support of family and friends are a major resource. My faith that God is on my side and that He is God as the Bible shows Him to be.
I’m looking for the other resources sustaining me that I haven’t identified yet.
I’m sorry about the loss of your brother but am happy you found comfort in the publication and esp glad you are freely sharing it.
I would love a copy.
Also a great website for families keeping in touch w/friends during health/life crises is http://www.caringbridge.org
Sandra Counts, PharmD
Anderson SC