By Sabina Nawaz — 2019
Instead of the routine, "Your mother’s fine; we’re calling to inform you about…” this time the nurse said, “Your mother has stopped eating. - Sabina Nawaz
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The death of a parent can send shock waves through your self-perception and reposition the mental space you occupy on the planet. The grief can be life changing.
Some people harbor the illusion that rest is a luxury they do not have time for, but the reality is that rest is a necessity.
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For most of us, our parents serve as elements of safety and stability, a constant amidst the flux of everyday life. When they die, we lose a tangible piece of that security, which can leave us feeling extremely off balance—even if we knew it was coming due to a long-term illness or extreme old age.
There may be a reason so many people refer to losing a piece of themselves...
No matter what you say to someone whose parent or loved one died, it should be derivative of the same goal: communicating empathy and offering assistance, understanding what a person might need from you, and knowing how to phrase sentiments the right way.
It’s hard to know what to say to a friend who is grieving. Here’s what you should keep in mind.
One of the best ways adults can help young grievers is to listen to their stories. Telling their story is a healing experience.
Sorrow, relief and guilt are just a few emotions that may come up when your estranged parent dies.
Sadness is a central part of our lives, yet it’s typically ignored at work, hurting employees and managers alike.
If we can process our regrets with tenderness and compassion, we can use these hard memories as a part of our wisdom bank.
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