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Grief ≠ Depression
Grief ≠ Depression
Some will think that my work is about the death of my mother and view it as something fraught with despair. In contrast, my work is also celebratory—it's about honoring and remembering her as a means to keeping her close.
I am tending her legacy, and in that I am tending my grief.
We all experience grief, whether the death of a loved one, relocating to another state, or an "empty nest". It can happen with any loss or severance from something we once had or known. Below is a running list of resources that have helped me with different types of grief.
Acknowledge, validate, and support
Acknowledge, validate, and support
Speaking GRief
Speaking GRief
This documentary produced by WPSU shares stories that demonstrate the broad spectrum of grief, how diverse it can be, and how beneficial it can be to be open about it in our "grief-avoidant" society.
The Curio Cabinet - Tove Phillips
The Curio Cabinet - Tove Phillips
Tove Phillips has a packed Linktree page filled with resources for those local to Rochester, NY. She is a certified death doula, from the same program I attended (UVM) and an ordained ULC minister. Most notably, she runs the local Death Cafe and the Crypt Cafe at the Mount Hope Cemeterary Gatehouse.
Untangle Grief
Untangle Grief
This is the Instagram account for an app called Untangle Grief. While I have not tried the app, I have long enjoyed their posts about grief and loss that take form in art and affirmations. The app was started by a woman in London in 2020 after the death of her grandfather.
Refuge in Grief
Refuge in Grief
Megan Devine is a therapist who suddenly lost her husband to the sea. Her grief was turbulent and messy. This is what led her to write her book "It's Okay You're Not Okay". Her instagram has many grief validating post and includes some information about her podcast and other resources.
My Insta GRief Story Highlights
My Insta GRief Story Highlights
I collect different posts about grief and loss into this Instagram Story highlight. My favorites remain there, while new ones that speak to me get added.
https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18125372329375407/
Bao
Bao
Parenting can be a continual grieving process. It is often difficult to recognize when we are constantly adapting to the evolving changes in our children's lives. This animated short from Disney made me think about the grief struggles my mother had raising me, and my own feelings as a parent.
So many resources, so little time. I'll be adding more as I can!
So many resources, so little time. I'll be adding more as I can!
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