Coping with the Anniversary of Death
February 2, 2009 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Building Memorials
I know that one of our readers had an anniversary yesterday and it would be great to know how she but here are my thoughts
Allow yourself to mourn. That may take different forms but if you want to cry then let yourself cry. We are trying to be strong and rebuild our lives and we are allowed to feel the pain of someone dying.
I try not to be alone as much as I want to be, I know that it will cause depression so I make sure that either a close friend comes round or I visit my mum.
When I am …read more
The Alchemy of Loss
December 8, 2008 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Blogs and Resources
Wow! I have just read an inspiring book called The Alchemy of Loss. This is a book that tracks the journey of a Abigail Carter who lost her husband in the September 11th disastor. This book is such an honest reflection of how grief affects and changes you, it makes you smile, it makes you cry…it makes you remember…..but most of all it gives you hope.
I really enjoyed the book, because it seemed so honest and also it showed that you can grow through your bereavement. I have chosen a couple of quotes from the book which I know many …read more
