"Give yourself the same care and attention that you give to others and watch yourself bloom." It is so easy to forget to take care of ourselves - but this is such an important part of the grieving process. Here are some tips and reminders on how to make sure that you are being nurtured and loved. 1. Be kind to yourself - Treat yourself the way that you would treat a beloved friend. Give yourself the time you need to grieve. 2. Pay attention to what your body is telling you -

Often times when we are grieving, people will ask us "How are you?" and we feel like we need to say "good", "fine" or "okay." It can be hard for us to label our emotions when we are struggling with grief. Some examples of what we might feel when we grieve are: sadness, yearning, depressed mood, mood changes, panic and anxiety, helplessness, loss on control, fear of death, shock, denial, numbness, guilt, shame, remorse, anger or loneliness. Feeling any and all of these are com