Post by Clara Hinton on May 10, 2009 3:07:29 GMT -5
Dear Mothers,
This day, Mother's Day, is one of the most dreaded of all days for moms who have lost a child. We feel lost, and don't know how to handle this day because everything seems so out of control. Parents are not supposed to live longer than their children!!!!
I always encourage mothers to only participate in Mother's Day gatherings as you are able. If you don't feel up to seeing family members, then don't! This is YOUR day to call the shots. A broken heart needs tender care, and this is one time when it is 100% allowable to do what suits YOU the best!
Remember to drink lots of liquids, especially water. Grief causes us to work extra hard, and depletes our body often leaving us dehydrated.
Plan something for the day -- even if it is to stay in bed. Having no plan is often very distressing. Light a candle. Release a balloon. Journal your thoughts. Write a poem. Say a prayer. Cry. Do whatever feels right for you.
Lastly, remember that this day is just that -- a day. You will make it though!!! Take it hour by hour, minute by minute....knowing that by this time tomorrow Mother's Day will be history, and you will have made it through one more day in your grief journey.
Much love,
Clara
For details and Registration for the Second Annual Silent Grief Retreat, please visit : www.clarahinton.com . I hope to see you there!
This day, Mother's Day, is one of the most dreaded of all days for moms who have lost a child. We feel lost, and don't know how to handle this day because everything seems so out of control. Parents are not supposed to live longer than their children!!!!
I always encourage mothers to only participate in Mother's Day gatherings as you are able. If you don't feel up to seeing family members, then don't! This is YOUR day to call the shots. A broken heart needs tender care, and this is one time when it is 100% allowable to do what suits YOU the best!
Remember to drink lots of liquids, especially water. Grief causes us to work extra hard, and depletes our body often leaving us dehydrated.
Plan something for the day -- even if it is to stay in bed. Having no plan is often very distressing. Light a candle. Release a balloon. Journal your thoughts. Write a poem. Say a prayer. Cry. Do whatever feels right for you.
Lastly, remember that this day is just that -- a day. You will make it though!!! Take it hour by hour, minute by minute....knowing that by this time tomorrow Mother's Day will be history, and you will have made it through one more day in your grief journey.
Much love,
Clara
For details and Registration for the Second Annual Silent Grief Retreat, please visit : www.clarahinton.com . I hope to see you there!