If you’re someone who has recently lost a loved one, remember these three words. Living by these word doesn’t mean that you love the person you’re lost less or that you aren’t grieving over his death; it only means that you know that when the time comes, you will be ready to move on, while still treasuring his memory in your life. There’s no one rule or advice that stands when it comes to grieving for the death of a loved one but sometimes, the best way to cope with it is knowing that there are other people who understand what you’re going through. Take Cyndi for example, a 28-year-old blogger who lost her father 5 years ago. Read about how she dealt with loss by clicking here.

Do you ever wish or just wonder if a loved one who has passed away lingers by your side for a certain time after they die until they’re ready to move on? Some people may just find this creepy but others who still miss their loved ones, who wish they were still around and are just yearning for their presence truly wish this were true. In the Anthony Quinata website, Anthony writes an article concerning this topic. Click here to read it.

In the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), grief over the loss of a loved one is classified under Major Depression, which is considered a mental disorder. In his article found in the GeriPal website, Eric Widera expresses his disagreement to this notion. Widera says that the behaviors and feelings associated with grief, such as sadness, changes in appetite and difficulty in sleeping, are nothing but “adaptive and healthy reaction to the loss of a loved one.” Click here to read the article.

Sometimes, out of depression for the death of a loved one, people, particularly family members, disregard their other responsibilities, such as their jobs. Though you have all the right to grieve over the death of your loved one, it is important to stay informed so you won’t end up losing even more in the end. Here are some things that you should make sure to check out: employee manual; and Family and Medical Leave Act. Click here to know more about taking a leave to grieve for the death of a loved one.

Having to deal with losing someone you love is distressing. This is especially true for young children who have to experience an upsetting event such as death. To help young children cope up with death, the St. Anthony’s Hospice Bereavement Camp was organized. It’s an annual event which is free for all kids and teens. It aims to understand their feelings on losing a love one and teach them skills on coping that’s just appropriate for their age group. Dana Ford, a mother of two and also a hospice nurse, felt the need to ask her children to attend camp after seeing how devastated the youngsters were when their grandmas died two months apart. Jennifer Phillips, the camp’s coordinator and social worker said this about the group: “We do things so that they can remember the person (who died) such