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From tips for navigating challenging moments in grief, to grounding techniques, to personal stories, we invite you to explore the articles as a place of understanding and refuge in your waves of grief.
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The Pressure of Living
"You have to keep living, do it for him. Live your life and enjoy it. He doesn't want you sad." In this early stages of my grief...
Forget Me Not Notes
Feb 28, 20254 min read


Anticipating Grief
Whether you've just received the news that your loved one is sick, or you're six months into a diagnosis, or you're months post loss...
Forget Me Not Notes
Feb 26, 20253 min read


The Calendar of Grief
Their birthday. Their favorite holiday. Their death date. The day you got the diagnosis. The last day you saw them alive, hugged them...
Forget Me Not Notes
Feb 24, 20253 min read


The Grief in Watching Others Grieve
As I sat with my own grief, I saw the grief of others. The empty, numb gazes on the faces of parents losing a child, the helplessness of...
Forget Me Not Notes
Feb 22, 20252 min read


What Could Be
As my journey through grief and healing progresses, I’m learning it expands. The more days go by, the more I heal, but the more I find...
Forget Me Not Notes
Feb 20, 20253 min read


The Diagnosis
"Let's sit down. We got some bad news." Chances are, if you found out your loved one had an illness, disease, or health struggle that...
Forget Me Not Notes
Feb 18, 20253 min read


Choose Yourself in Grief
Coworkers asking "When you'll get over it?" Tense and stressful family dynamics as each person learns how they need to cope. Partners...
Forget Me Not Notes
Feb 17, 20253 min read


Would'ves
"I would've hugged her longer if I had known." "I would've called him sooner if I had known." "I would've asked different questions if I...
Forget Me Not Notes
Feb 15, 20254 min read


Eliminating Triggers
Often in grief, we spend a lot of time hoping for a sign from our loved one. Waiting for the night where we dream of our loved one, to...
Forget Me Not Notes
Feb 13, 20252 min read


Grief Journaling Prompts
Finding a refresh of ideas for journaling, or gathering new ideas of journal topics can bring a fresh outlook on processing your grief at...
Forget Me Not Notes
Feb 10, 20252 min read


The Sweatshirt
One Sunday morning, I got up and went to work for a 15 hours shift, just as any other normal Sunday. 12 hours into my shift, I learned my...
Forget Me Not Notes
Feb 8, 20253 min read


Moments of Memorial
When we lose someone we love, the impact of grief and journey to coping weighs heavy, often heavier than we often anticipate, and lasts...
Forget Me Not Notes
Feb 7, 20252 min read


5 Journaling Prompts In Grief
Finding the right outlets and avenues for coping in grief can be difficult, and varies from person to person. Journaling can be a great...
Forget Me Not Notes
Feb 5, 20252 min read


Ice Cube Grounding
Grief has a jarring way of stirring up emotions when you least expect it, and often throws you off your course. This can lead to...
Forget Me Not Notes
Feb 3, 20253 min read


Grief Aches
Your arms ache as they long to be wrapped around your person in one more hug. Your legs ache as they long for one last dance to your...
Forget Me Not Notes
Feb 1, 20252 min read


Outlets for Grief
Finding Outlets for Grief: Navigating Loss with Compassion and Care Grief is a very complex, personal experience that everyone journeys...
Forget Me Not Notes
Jan 30, 20254 min read


5-4-3-2-1 In Grief
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique? The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique is a mindfulness exercise with a goal to help you focus on...
Forget Me Not Notes
Jan 28, 20254 min read


How I Found Comfort in Creating a Daily Grief Support Routine
Grief is a swirling storm of emotions that can catch you off guard at any moment. After losing someone I grew up with and cherished,...
Forget Me Not Notes
Jan 26, 20256 min read


Stay
When grief overwhelms you, it can feel like there’s no way out. Darkness swirls around you, pushing on you as you try to navigate a new...
Forget Me Not Notes
Jan 24, 20252 min read


Staying in Grief: Embracing the Journey of Healing
Grief is a such a personal experience, and it doesn’t always follow the neat and tidy, linear timeline that social media portrays, or...
Forget Me Not Notes
Jan 22, 20253 min read
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