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View fullsize So many of us are feeling the heaviness of the election results and fear for what the next four years will bring. Even though we know we aren’t alone in this, it can still feel that way especially when the grief overwhelms us. Now is the time
View fullsize It’s hard to find the words to describe how I’m feeling today. I know I won’t feel this way forever, but I need to let myself feel these things right now. I hope you allow yourself to do the same. You are not alone🤎 #grief #los
View fullsize They may have built the bridge, but we can find our own ways to keep the connection going 🤎🪔. I’m grateful for the many South Asian content creators and businesses sharing ideas and resources for first and second gen’s like me who are
View fullsize What do you think? 🤔 #therapy #thoughtoftheday #thoughts #dothat #yougotthis
View fullsize I have been to therapy at different points in my life, usually after a big transition, and found myself often working through the same issues or relationships over and over again. Early on I used to think “ok, I’m good now”, and fe
View fullsize Sending love to everyone today who made the journey with their fathers to a place where there was nowhere left to go. 🤎🤎 #fathersday #fatherloss #father #dad #grief #loss #parentloss #griefandloss #thenamesake #jhumpalahiri
View fullsize Thank you @whatsyourgrief for this beautiful post. Thinking of everyone this weekend who may struggle with Father’s Day. Hope you know you’re not alone. 🤎 #father #fathersday #fatherloss #parentloss #grief #loss #dad #griefandloss
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View fullsize What gifts meant the most to you after your person died? Please share in the comments 🤎💐 #grief #loss #sympathy #condolences #bereavement #griefandloss #griefsupport #siblingloss #parentloss #childloss #gifts
View fullsize 🤎 #grief #loss #trauma #healing #griefandloss #griefquotes #francisweller #protest #emotions #strength #connection
View fullsize This. 🤎 • Lyrics from the song “Something You Get Through” by Willie Nelson. • #grief #loss #healing #getthroughit #mourning #griefjourney #song #willienelson #lyrics #mentalhealth #death #dying #acceptance #hope
View fullsize Euphemisms can often be used to refer to death and dying due to discomfort, denial, or fear of being offensive or rude. It’s ok to use whatever words feel right for you to describe your loss. For me, I believe using the words death, dying, de
View fullsize As I’ve grown older so as my appreciation and love for my culture, customs, traditions, and identity as a person of color. I’m proud of this part of my identity in a way I never could be when I was younger. It still makes me sad to thin
View fullsize Choosing to pursue a non-traditional career path, leave a job you’re unhappy with, or waiting to get married doesn’t mean you will struggle or be alone for the rest of your life. When we place this kind of belief and pressure around our
View fullsize Here’s an old post of mine from last year as a reminder: • When we compare our pain to others we lose sight of what is most important - our own healing. Your grief is unique, your trauma is real, and your feelings matter. Don’t let
View fullsize ✨Sometimes just sitting with someone while they cry is an act of love✨ • #grief #loss #griefsupport #friendship #love #empathy #care #tears #crying #comfort #death #reminder #witness #bethere #griefquotes
View fullsize My person may have built the bridge, but I will find other ways to get there, and so can you. 🤎 • #grief #death #loss #parents #parentloss #grandparents #immigrants #immigrantparents #firstgen #secondgen #culture #identity #family #griefandloss
View fullsize Take care of yourself today 🤎 • #fathersday #father #dad #grief #loss #love #griefjourney #therapy #therapist #takecare #parenting
View fullsize As we begin this historic week, when Kamala Harris becomes the first female Black and Indian American Vice President I can’t help but think of all the decisions made that led her down this path- by her, her mother and her father- including the
View fullsize What does “home” look like for you? * For me it’s my dad’s chicken curry, hearing my babies giggling, snuggling with my pup Rainey, and getting lost in a movie. * Wishing you all moments of rest, comfort, and distraction (as n
View fullsize It’s been hard to find the words to describe how I’m feeling this week, but what I do know is I’m exhausted. With so much uncertainty and continued injustice it makes sense to feel anger, grief, and apathy. I know I won’t fe
View fullsize Thanks @southasiannation for reposting this older post of mine, this is a special one for me 🤎 • What are 10 things you wish your younger self knew? 🤎