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Forget Me Not Notes
3 hours ago2 min read
Taking Breaks in Grief
Maybe you've caught yourself saying something like this: "I'll rest after I finish this project," or, "I'll take a nap later, I just need...
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Forget Me Not Notes
1 day ago2 min read
Including Children in Grief
Often the topic of grief and loss is more taboo when it comes to children. Maybe you’re not quite sure how much you should tell them. ...
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Forget Me Not Notes
2 days ago2 min read
Simplicity in Grief
Filling the stockings. Getting a tree. Setting out home decorations. Putting up yard lights and decorations. Collecting gifts for...
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Forget Me Not Notes
3 days ago1 min read
Accepting Offers of Help During Grief
"Is there anything I can do to help?" "Let me know if you need anything" "I am just a call away if you need something." These things are...
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Forget Me Not Notes
4 days ago2 min read
Planning Ahead to Manage Grief
Grief can leave you feeling like you need to tip toeing through the holidays. Either you're worrying about what someone might say to...
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Forget Me Not Notes
5 days ago1 min read
Limiting Social Media in Grief
"Comparison is the thief of joy" ~ Theodore Roosevelt Social media, while having many positive aspects, can also feel damaging amidst...
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Forget Me Not Notes
6 days ago1 min read
Taking Time for Yourself In Grief
If I don't do it, who will? The holidays bring a lot of extra things to do, responsibilities to take on, and people to care for and...
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Forget Me Not Notes
Dec 62 min read
Setting Boundaries For Grief in the Holidays
The holidays can be a time of anxiety for many. You might see family members with strong differing views, have to reconnect with people...
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Forget Me Not Notes
Dec 51 min read
Honoring Loved Ones Throughout the Season
Feeling like you're moving on without your loved one can be an emotional rollercoaster. Celebrating holidays without them and continuing...
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Forget Me Not Notes
Dec 41 min read
Creating New Traditions
Putting up the Christmas tree without them here to help decorate might feel lonely. Drinking hot cocoa and wrapping presents without them...
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Forget Me Not Notes
Dec 32 min read
Giving Yourself Permission in Grief
"I shouldn't feel like that." "I should feel better by now." "I need to be strong for them." Often, we tell ourselves what we "should" or...
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Forget Me Not Notes
Dec 22 min read
Start Where You Are In Grief
Whether you're lost in layers of blankets in your bed or racing around trying to manage your overflowing to do list, start where you are...
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Forget Me Not Notes
Dec 11 min read
24 Days of Grief Tips
Things to clean, the presents to buy or make, the gifts to wrap, the decorating to do, the food to prepare, the holiday to do lists seem...
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Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 301 min read
Your Journey Does Not Stop Here
For many, it's a tough time of the year. Seasonal depression as the seasons change, a sense of loneliness as the holidays come near, a...
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Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 292 min read
Feeling the "Less" in Loss
The day after Thanksgiving, the holiday preparations are starting to creep in – Santa coming to picture stations at the mall, parades...
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Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 282 min read
Grief and Gratitude
“They tell you to be grateful for what you have, but you are also allowed to be sad for what you have lost.” ~ Sabina Laura The start of...
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Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 262 min read
Feeling Seen in Grief
Entering a new world of grief can be on the most isolating experiences, and often comes by surprise. One minute, you're living life as...
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Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 252 min read
Ongoing Grief Support in Forget Me Not Notes
About Forget Me Not Notes Hey there, I'm Katie! I'm so glad you're here. I created Forget Me Not Notes because I believe no one should...
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Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 243 min read
Pausing when Grief is Too Much
The dishes need to be washed. The clothes in the drier need to be folded. The garbage needs to be taken out. The car needs washed. The...
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Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 223 min read
The Many Forms Of Grief
Grief, though often thought of as the death of a loved one, is a much broader topic than we often realize. Grief is not strictly just...
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