Tag Archives: grieving family

How To Be Supportive When Someone Is Grieving

Posted on June 10, 2022 by SpookyMrsGreen

As we all go through these terrible times, it can be difficult to console loved ones who are hurting, grieving, and experiencing loss. It might be tough to know what to do or say when someone is grieving. People who … Continue reading →

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A Painful End to a Traumatic Year

Posted on December 23, 2019 by SpookyMrsGreen

I joined the social network for A Chronic Voice earlier this year because I needed to find people who understand what life is like with chronic pain. Today I have written a post using the December link-up prompts, to show … Continue reading →

Posted in christmas, family, pagan mother, Random Musings | Tagged #mummymonday, a chronic voice link-up, chronic pain condition, coping with bereavement, coping with change, coping with grief, family time, grieving family, living with chronic pain, SpookyMrsGreen, the pagan housewife | 12 Comments

A Not so Blessed Yule

Posted on December 18, 2019 by SpookyMrsGreen

It is the season of Yule, a time of year when I am usually happy and excited for Christmas with my children. Unfortunately this Yule I am feeling emotional, angry and frustrated. This week we buried my uncle, who died … Continue reading →

Posted in christmas, pagan mother, Random Musings | Tagged #witchywednesday, Christmas season, coping with bereavement, dealing with grief, family time, grieving family, life lessons, Merry Yule, not so blessed yule, SpookyMrsGreen, the pagan housewife | 4 Comments

Why I Need to Pay Attention to Myself

Posted on November 18, 2019 by SpookyMrsGreen

I joined the social network for A Chronic Voice earlier this year because I needed to find people who understand what life is like with chronic pain. Today I have written a post using the November link-up prompts, to show … Continue reading →

Posted in eye health, health, holistic health, pagan mother, Random Musings | Tagged #mummymonday, #spoonie, a chronic voice link-up, coping with bereavement, coping with grief, grief and bereavement, grieving family, living with chronic pain, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, SpookyMrsGreen, the pagan housewife | 5 Comments

We Need to Care for our Parents

Posted on January 25, 2019 by SpookyMrsGreen

My parents are growing older, and I have friends who are grieving for the loss of their parents. Death is suddenly at the forefront of my mind, but not in a frightening way. It is something I must face up … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Life and Death

Posted on October 29, 2018 by SpookyMrsGreen

This week we celebrate the festival of Samhain, or Halloween, as it is more commonly known. Associated with witches and pagans, Samhain is the season where the veil is thin. The world of Spirit and the world of the living … Continue reading →

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Shock and Sadness

Posted on October 1, 2018 by SpookyMrsGreen

Today I want to talk about grief. Perhaps it is because I am growing older, but death seems to be coming closer. I was very fortunate to have all four of my grandparents until my mid-thirties. I now have two … Continue reading →

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Remembering Manchester

Posted on May 21, 2018 by SpookyMrsGreen

It has been twelve months since the terrorist attack on Manchester, and that devastating event has never been far from my mind. While I was not directly affected in that I didn’t personally know anyone that attended the concert, I … Continue reading →

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Reiki Healing and Bereavement

Posted on January 31, 2018 by SpookyMrsGreen

It has been a very challenging and emotional month. Not only did we enter 2018 with the usual societal fanfare of optimism, high hopes and big dreams, but in my family, we were coping with bereavement whilst preparing for a … Continue reading →

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Gentle Holiday Cheer

Posted on December 27, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

It has been a week since my Grandad passed away. He had been ill for a long time and was in hospital for two weeks before he lost the fight. He lived a good, long, happy life, and is finally … Continue reading →