Healing a World of Hurt
Getting Through the First Weeks
After the Funeral
by Herbert Weber
Emotions were charged. Half an hour into the work of cleaning and
When a Death Comes Unexpectedly
by Larry A. Platt
Every death creates a special pain unique to each survivor. Yet death that comes without warning can leave an especially terrible grief. Such a sudden and instant loss of a loved one is devastating in its impact. Initially, you feel only shock and numbness. This can’t be true! You imagine waking from this nightmare to find the world still filled with all the people that you love. This feeling of unreality can persist even after the rituals surrounding the death.
Dealing With the
Anger That Comes With Grief
by Les Parrott
Scene two: “I still feel over-
Feeling Overwhelmed When One Loss Follows Another
by Carol E. Johnson
Life was looking pretty sweet to Josh. He and his wife had just purchased a beautiful daughter into their lives. His parents drove
a couple of hundred miles to meet the first grandchild and agreed that she was the loveliest child they’d seen in years. A few days later, they headed for home.
On their way, another car crossed
On the First Anniversary of Your Loss
by Lise Mundy
My father died on Father’s Day, and every Father’s Day since has been bittersweet. No doubt your feelings are bittersweet, too, on the anniversary of your loved one’s death. It’s a hard time and may have you experiencing as sharply as ever all the sadness of your loss.
To say the least, the anniversary is not a day or a season that you feel
Getting Through the Holidays When You’ve Lost a Loved One
by David C. Sims
The holidays are coming and it’s not sure I’m ready. I’m not sure I’ll ever be ready again. It’s winter and I feel as frozen inside as the landscapes outside. I tried making out my gift list today, but the tears kept getting in the way. It’s so hard to think about gifts and fun and the holidays when a loved one has died.
Grieving When You Lose Someone Close
Finding Your Way After the Death of a Spouse
by Erin Diehl
Overcoming Loneliness After Loss
by Erin Diehl
Grief Support Toolkit
Every grief journey is unique— No matter the age, relationship, or time of occurrence, a loss is something everyone experiences, but not everyone can cope with in the same matter.
Ministry of Comfort is pleased to offer the Grief Support Toolkit. This toolkit is a vital resource highlighting common situations of bereavement. Each toolkit contains booklets on specialized topics that speak to the heart about grief and connecting with feelings surrounding the loss.
The Grief Support Toolkit is an excellent resource for support groups, medical professionals, mental health providers, places of worship, and funeral homes. Request your toolkit and help make a difference in the lives of those in need of comfort.
While the ministry is based in Ohio, their booklets and Grief Support Toolkit are available for delivery throughout the United States.