Make room for what you need today
You may want company, quiet, familiar routines, or time to remember. Give yourself permission to take one small step at a time. There is no need to compare your experience with someone else’s.
Ask for practical support
Consider asking a trusted person to help with meals, errands or a task that feels difficult. Tell people when you want to talk and when you would prefer rest.
The National Institutes of Health suggests caring for yourself, connecting with others and considering a grief support group. Its coping-with-loss checklist is linked below.
Finding someone to talk with
A trusted friend, faith or community leader, grief group, or licensed counselor may be a starting point. Ask a hospice or community organization what bereavement support it offers, who can attend, and whether there is a cost. Availability varies.
If you are struggling to manage daily needs or are concerned about your health, speak with a qualified health professional. You do not have to wait for a particular anniversary or amount of time to ask for help.
Choosing a group or counselor
Ask who leads the sessions, whether the group focuses on a particular kind of loss, how privacy is handled, and whether meetings are online or in person. You may try another option if the first one does not feel right.
This page offers general support information, not a diagnosis or treatment plan. First Cremation Society is not presented here as a counseling provider.
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