Grief and Loss:
At Sisters of Grief (S.O.G), we understand that taking care of your overall well-being is very important. If you are thriving in all parts of your life, then it will be much harder for grief and loss to have a negative effect on you.
What is Grief and Loss?
Grief: The normal process of reacting to a loss. The loss may be physical (such as a death), social (such as divorce), occupational (such as a job). Physical reaction of grief can include change in appetite, illness, sleeping problems or physical problems.
Loss: The act or fact of losing something or someone. Some of the most painful and most difficult losses are those of; parent or sibling, death of spouse or significant other, child, traumatic circumstances (such as disaster or loss of limbs) and suicide, just to name a few. Other types of losses can be the death of a close friend, colleague or classmate, relationship breakup or loss of pet. It can also be a change of job, loss of health, loss of financial security, loss of home or move to new home.
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Types of Loss: Predictable vs. Sudden
Predictable losses are due to terminal illnesses and old age of which can create two layers of grief: the grief related to the loss and the grief related to the anticipation of the loss itself. Predictable losses, sometimes give you more time to prepare for the loss of your loved one.
Sudden losses like, suicide, accidents, or violent crimes on the other hand can be extremely traumatic. These occurrences can tear down your levels of confidence and security in what we call the "Norm." There is no way to prepare. Suddenly, you may experience symptoms such as nightmares, social isolation, depressed moods, severe anxiety and destructive behaviors (such as drugs and alcohol).
How do you know if you are going through grief and loss:
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Feel sad or depressed, wanting to be alone or emotional
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Be irritable or angry (at the deceased, oneself, high powers or others)
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Experience anxiety, nervousness, or fearfulness
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Experience remorse or guilt
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Feel numb
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Have difficulty breathing
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Lack of energy or motivation
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Feel like you're going crazy
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Crying
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Despondent
Our Commitment
At Sisters of Grief, we are dedicated to empowering women and creating a world where they can thrive. Since our establishment in 2000, we have worked tirelessly to partner with individuals and organizations who share our vision. Through our services, we have provided countless women with the opportunity to transform their lives and overcome adversity. Our unwavering belief in equality and opportunity drives our work, and we celebrate every step forward. With the support of our passionate staff, dedicated volunteers, and generous donors like S.O.G Relax, we are building a future that is filled with richer possibilities, greater tolerance, and stronger communities.
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