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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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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...
Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 25, 20242 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...
Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 24, 20243 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...
Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 22, 20243 min read
Before and After Loss: The "Firsts" Without Them Here
The first time their song comes on the radio. The first day of school for their child. The first birthday without them. The first...
Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 21, 20242 min read
The Boundaries of Saying No in Grief
If you are or have experience trudging through the muddiest part of grief, you probably understand that grief can be all of the feelings...
Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 20, 20242 min read
Branching Out During Grief
Grieving can be isolating, and often we turn to our homes for an escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy world around us as we...
Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 19, 20242 min read
Holding Space for Your Loved One after They Pass
As you journey through your path of grief, you might notice that you still look for your loved one’s face in crowds, you grab your phone...
Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 18, 20241 min read
More than Flowers: Options to Support Grieving Loved Ones
“I wish there was something I could do for them.” “If only I could help them, what a tragic loss.” “I just wish I could be there. I wish...
Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 17, 20243 min read
Healing through Unconditional Love of Pets
It’s common to feel lonely, isolated, or overwhelmed throughout grief. While many people mean well, their offers of support might not be...
Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 15, 20242 min read
Self Care Through Grief, Creating Comfort through the Pain
Grief is an overwhelming experience, with a whirlwind of emotions that scatter through, often changing from day to day. This process of...
Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 14, 20243 min read
Memorial Moments
When we lose someone we love, the impact of grief weighs heavier than we often anticipate, and lasts longer than the funeral timeframe. ...
Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 12, 20241 min read
5 Grief Journaling Prompts
1. How do I feel in this moment? Take a minute to check in with yourself and write about your feelings and emotions from the day. 2. What...
Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 11, 20241 min read
The Power of Grief Journaling to Healing
Being thrown into a world of grief can be overwhelming, dark, isolating, confusing, and life altering. Often through loss, it can be...
Forget Me Not Notes
Nov 10, 20242 min read
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