Gloomy skies

Sadness in myWorld...
my Cheeky Jellybean left us forever on Tues 5th January 2010...

only almost 8 months old - my baby finally ended his suffering & left us with lotsa memories...
Rest In Peace my baby cheeky..
Im sorry.... We Will always love you & sure miss you lots.
May Allah bless your soul and may we meet again.

Loves u much,
your mummy & daddy 2010
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Common Myths About Grief:

1. Children grieve like adults.
   
2. Grief is the same after all types of death.
3. All bereaved people grieve in the same way.
   
4. Your grief will decline over time without any upsurges.

Help Through Grief

1. Be patient with yourself. Do not compare yourself to others. Go through the mourning process at your own pace.
2. Admit you are hurting and go with the pain.
3. Apply cold or heat to your body, whichever feels best.
4. Ask for and accept help.

The Phases Of Grief

There is no right or wrong way to grieve. All your feelings are normal. It is helpful, however, to know that human grief is a process that often follows a healing pattern.

Shock is the first stage. It is accompanied by disbelief and numbness.

Denial follows quickly, crying "I don't believe it," or "It can't be."

Understanding Grief and Loss

Grief is the natural human response to loss. It is a process that occurs over time and involves a wide range of emotions, as well as thoughts, behaviors, and physical sensations. While grief usually refers to the death of a loved one, people with cancer and their families also grieve other possible cancer-related losses, such as the loss of a breast, the loss of fertility, or the loss of independence.

Coping With Change After the Death of Someone You Love

The death of a loved one creates many changes for surviving family members. Changes range from the practical, such as changes in household routines, to the more philosophical, such as changes in priorities or plans for the future. Grieving may take months to years, as does adapting and reacting to new life situations.