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How Different Cultures Process Loss I went from feeling overwhelmed by grief to understanding its cultural nuances. Here's my blueprint for navigating loss across different cultures: ☑ Research = understanding. ☑ Conversations = connection. ☑ Compassion = healing. DO's and DON'Ts of discussing grief: ↳ zero assumptions about how others grieve ↳ never minimise someone’s feelings ↳ don’t offer unsolicited advice, listen instead ↳ it’s not about your experience, it’s about theirs ↳ spend (way) more time being present You will feel confused at first. You will learn something new in the first week. You will gain empathy in the first month. You'll wonder why you didn’t explore this sooner in your life. Help yourself → Start the conversation. ♻️ Repost this to encourage others to understand diverse grieving processes." #grief #repatriation #Funerals #JCJFunerals

✨ Transforming Relationships with Compassion ✨ Healthy relationships are built on understanding and compassion. Ho'oponopono can transform our relationships by encouraging us to see things from others' perspectives and by fostering empathy. When we seek to reconcile and heal, we create deeper, more meaningful connections with those around us. 🤝💕 Have you noticed positive changes in your relationships through the practice of Ho'oponopono? Share your insights and experiences in the comments! 🌸 #SelfHealing #Forgiveness #InnerPeace #Wellbeing #BreakTheCycle #HealingJourney #HooponoponoHealing #PersonalGrowth #SelfEmpowerment #AbundanceMindset #emotionalhealing #trauma #relationships #hooponopono #hooponoponomagic #Reconciliation #PeaceWithin #TraditionalWisdom #HealingPower #LettingGo #EmotionalWellness #PathToPeace #Gratitude #Love #PositiveVibes

✨ Transforming Relationships with Compassion ✨ Healthy relationships are built on understanding and compassion. Ho'oponopono can transform our relationships by encouraging us to see things from others' perspectives and by fostering empathy. When we seek to reconcile and heal, we create deeper, more meaningful connections with those around us. 🤝💕 Have you noticed positive changes in your relationships through the practice of Ho'oponopono? Share your insights and experiences in the comments! 🌸 #SelfHealing #Forgiveness #InnerPeace #Wellbeing #BreakTheCycle #HealingJourney #HooponoponoHealing #PersonalGrowth #SelfEmpowerment #AbundanceMindset #emotionalhealing #trauma #relationships #hooponopono #hooponoponomagic #Reconciliation #PeaceWithin #TraditionalWisdom #HealingPower #LettingGo #EmotionalWellness #PathToPeace #Gratitude #Love #PositiveVibes

Navigating family relationships strained by political differences can feel incredibly challenging. One suggestion: Try to keep the door open to reconciliation. Estrangements don’t have to be permanent. If you feel ready to reconnect, taking proactive steps can make the process smoother. Consider writing an email or letter to your family member expressing your desire to reestablish a positive connection. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind! ✏️ Emphasize Your Intentions In the message, focus on your commitment to rebuilding the relationship, while being clear that some changes are needed to move forward positively. ✏️ Propose Boundaries Suggest a few “ground rules” that will help you both avoid contentious topics. This might include steering clear of politics or other subjects that have been sources of conflict. ✏️ Ask for Input Be open to hearing what they need as well. Healing is a two-way street, and by inviting their perspective, you show your willingness to compromise and meet them halfway. Leaving room for future reconnection can provide peace of mind, even if you need distance now. It’s important to find the right balance that supports your well-being while keeping a path open to healing. #siblingestrangement #familyestrangement #familyhealing #siblingrivalry #siblingrelationship #familydynamics #mentalhealth #emotionalhealing #emotionalhealth #selfacceptance #selfgrowth #selfcare #familyestrangement

Our guest @suewilloughby shares that although independence can be a strength, it can also become a barrier to connection if it stems from fear. Unresolved childhood wounds can often lead us to build walls instead of bridges. When trust is broken early in life, we may learn to rely solely on ourselves, pushing others away to protect our hearts from further hurt. 💗 Healing begins when we allow ourselves to trust again, recognizing that vulnerability is not a weakness but a courageous step toward deeper and more authentic relationships. What does trust mean to you, and how has your ability to trust evolved over time? Visit https://lnkd.in/g2wutnzB to get your free guided journal and write your answers to these questions. #kristendboice #closethechapterpodcast #mentalhealthawareness #ChildhoodWounds #Trust #Independence #InnerChildWork #TrustIssues #Healing

You have a choice: allow the light to enter. Consider carrying your grief differently. 💙 Yes, it's easier said than done, but you can do it! Choose light, and follow it closely. . . . #traumainformed #resilience #lifecoach #griefcoach #grief #education #mentalwellness #maternalmentalhealth #blackmaternalhealth #communities #healingwounds #griefjourney #faith #alwcoaching #coachanna #msanna

This is life, it’s the small moments of happiness and peace that fleetingly arrive and disappear soon after. Notice them and cherish them. Read my latest blog post for more on how I am learning to feel joy after grief. https://lnkd.in/e9qjUya8 . . . #recoveringperfectionist #recoveringpeoplepleaser #boundaries #lifecoach #lifeandexecutivecoach #transformationalcoaching

Reconnecting with an estranged family member can be a challenging, emotional journey, but it is possible with patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to heal. Here’s how you can begin the reconciliation process! 💛 Sit down together, face to face Start with an honest, in-person conversation to re-establish a sense of connection and presence. 💛 Listen without interrupting Refrain from challenging their story or viewpoint. The goal is to seek mutual understanding. Genuine listening is essential for any meaningful reconciliation. 💛 Acknowledge their feelings Empathize with their hurt, anger, or sense of alienation. Assume their intentions are sincere and trustworthy. When both sides acknowledge each other’s experiences, neither person feels dismissed or shut out. 💛 Express your hope to rebuild Make it clear that you want to restore the bond that’s based upon mutual growth and understanding. 💛 Let go of anger Release any lingering resentment and approach the relationship with openness and a genuine willingness to move forward. Reconciliation is a delicate process, but with the right intentions and effort, it’s possible to rebuild trust and connection. 🌻✨ #siblingestrangement #familyestrangement #familyhealing #siblingrivalry #siblingrelationship #familydynamics #mentalhealth #emotionalhealing #emotionalhealth #selfacceptance #selfgrowth #selfcare #familyestrangement

I inspire purpose and well-being through life’s challenges as a trauma-informed life and grief coach. . . . Examining the far reaching impact of unresolved grief. . . . . #lifecoach #griefcoach #grief #education #traumainformed #resilience #alwcoaching #mentalwellness #maternalmentalhealth #blackmaternalhealth #communities #healingwounds #griefjourney #faith #maternalmentalhealthawareness #collectivegrief #enduringgrief @lesliegrayphotography @flmomsmatter @the_spiritualmidwife @melaninmothersmeet_m3

This is a conversation we need to have today. Men often face societal pressures to suppress their emotions, leading to isolation and unaddressed mental health issues. By sharing our struggles, we not only begin our own healing journey but also pave the way for others to do the same. Men, I know the internal battle of admitting we need help. Challenging the ingrained belief that we should handle everything alone is a brutal mental struggle. Being honest about our emotions requires first being honest with ourselves. Women,a safe space and a supportive woman can go a long way toward allowing a king to be human. Share your thoughts in the comments: Men, what has been your experience with opening up about mental health? Women, how have you supported the men in your life through their struggles? Let’s continue this important conversation. Use the hashtag #LoveWithinForHim to join the movement and share your stories. Together, we can break the stigma and build a community of support. 🖤 https://lnkd.in/gZK_4uMz