Mother’s Day is a celebration for most — but for those who have lost their moms, it can be a difficult day marked by grief and isolation. A mental health professional offers guidance.
Mother’s Day is a celebration for most. Yet for those who have lost their moms, it can be a difficult day marked by grief and isolation. 'The first year after any loss can be awful, but the holidays stand out in particular,' noted Rebecca Feinglos, a certified grief support specialist in North Carolina and founder of Grieve Leave, an online community to support grievers. 'Your first Mother's Day after the death of your mom can make her absence feel even more real.
For those who have recently lost their mom, this constant barrage of Mother's Day messaging can feel like salt in the wound, regardless of the circumstances of their relationship.' For those who are approaching their first Mother’s Day after losing a mom, Feinglos offered five tips for navigating the difficult emotions. 1. Make a plan 'Trust me, you don't want to wake up on your first motherless Mother's Day with no idea of how to spend the day,' Feinglos said.
Whatever way your grief manifests, Feinglos emphasized the importance of not trying to suppress or ignore it. 'When we disregard our grief, it can pop back up in ways that are really inconvenient, or even scary — like lashing out at loved ones, feeling hopeless or risky behaviors,' she told Fox News Digital. 'Give yourself the space and time to relearn what your life is like now with this loss in mind,' she continued.
At its core, grief underscores one truth: You're alive, you're human, and you’re going through a loss.' For more Health articles, visit www.foxnews.com/health.
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