AFTER THE DEATH OF A SPOUSE 4 Methods to Cope With Grief
There are very few events that we experience in our lives that are as painful and confusing as the death of a spouse. The days, months, and years following the loss can be an incredibly difficult time. It’s important that you take the necessary time to grieve while also remembering good times with your spouse. Figuring out how to grieve is easier said than done, though. Below you will find four methods to help with the healing process after experiencing the death of a spouse. Allow yourself to grieve. After difficult situations such as losing a loved one, many of us try to force our emotions to the back of our minds. There is nothing wrong with grieving, especially after losing a spouse. Allow yourself to feel the emotions and thoughts that follow. The healing process becomes more difficult if you don’t give yourself any time to mourn or grieve. Take it a day at a time. Talk out your feelings. This is not the best time to shut down. The healing process truly starts once you can
share your thoughts and feelings with others. Discuss how you’re feeling with friends and family while also reliving some of your favorite memories and the special things you miss about your partner. Speaking your mind will help you feel better. Find a support system. While it will certainly help to talk about your thoughts and feelings with your family, it may help even more to find a support group of individuals who have experienced the same loss. You may learn some new and healthy ways to grieve, but more importantly you’ll be around people who are kind and care about your situation.
Celebrate their memory. After your spouse passes, it can help to
remember and celebrate their memory. Keep up with the traditions the two of you built together and keep a place in your heart for them. Those memories will continue to be a source of comfort and joy for the rest of your life.
Pumpkin Pie Parfaits
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INGREDIENTS
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3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
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1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves 1 cup vanilla sandwich cookies 8 oz whipped topping
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2 cups cold milk
15-oz can pumpkin purée
1/2 tsp cinnamon
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DIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. 2. In a blender or food processor, crush vanilla sandwich cookies into crumbs. 3. In small jars or glasses, place cookie crumbs on bottom, then pumpkin mixture, then whipped topping. Repeat these layers twice and end with cookie crumbs. 4. Chill until ready to serve!
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