Grief Stories by Katy Parker from Journeyofsmiley

The Silent Weight of Compounded Loss in Loving Someone Who Fades Away

'Grief accumulates,' a lesson I learnt about loss. Read the Grief Story, 'The Long Goodbye: A Journey Through Alzheimer's,' by Kathy Dye about…

Aug 21 • 

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July 2025

The Psychology of Loss and the Power of Surrender

'The only way out is through,' a lesson I learnt about loss. Read the Grief Story, 'Relaxing Into the Pain of Loss' by Dr. Mekel Harris about embracing…

Jul 24 • 

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June 2025

The Lasting Impact of Early Sibling Loss

'Grief reshapes our identity,' a lesson I learned. Read the Grief Story, 'What Sibling Loss Feels Like 30 Years Later,' by Kat Stano about when the loss…

Jun 24 • 

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May 2025

The Loss That Lingers in Silence

'Living losses linger,' a lesson I learned. Read the Grief Story, 'Grieving the Loss of a Living Loved One,' by Kristen Neighbarger about grieving a…

May 28 • 

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April 2025

Living With Loss After a Diagnosis

Addressing living losses in the Grief Story, 'Heartbreak to Hope and the Power of Overcoming: Navigating Grief Through the Unexpected' by Fern Buszowski…

Apr 24 • 

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March 2025

Every Loss Is Valid, Even If Not Every Loss Is the Same

'Every loss is valid,' a lesson I learnt. Read the Grief Story, 'Healing After Recurrent Miscarriage' by Anna Kettle about navigating grief and healing…

Mar 25 • 

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February 2025

Grieving the Loss of a Life You Expected

'Loss is an unwanted change,' a lesson I learnt. Read the Grief Story, 'When You Experience Grief Without Closure' by Lea Turner about mourning the loss…

Feb 13 • 

Katy Parker

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January 2025

Loss Beyond Loved Ones

'Loss takes many forms,' a lesson I learnt. Read the Grief Story, 'The Hidden Grief of Postpartum Depression: Navigating lost expectations’ by Michelle…

Jan 16 • 

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December 2024

Navigating Loss This Festive Season and Beyond

The festive season can feel like salt in a wound, especially when it marks a loved one’s anniversary. Jessica Bourne's Grief Story 'How to Love With…

Dec 17, 2024 • 

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November 2024

Navigating Loss Through Writing

Writing is a powerful tool in navigating loss and grief. Read Kathleen Templeton's Grief Story, 'It's Never Too Late to Grieve' about the healing power…

Nov 14, 2024 • 

Katy Parker

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October 2024

Embracing Life After Loss

'There is life beyond loss,' a lesson loss taught me. Read the Grief Story, 'A Beacon of Hope After Loss' by Kristin Divers Markey about embracing life…

Oct 14, 2024 • 

Katy Parker

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September 2024

Loss Changes Our Priorities

'Loss changes our priorities,' a lesson loss taught me. Read the Grief Story, 'Finding Rest for Your Weary Heart' by Evelyn Sherwood about the…

Sep 17, 2024 • 

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