S6E1: Mom Update + Grieving During The Holidays
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Keywords: Long COVID, grief, holidays, family health, coping strategies, anticipatory grief, complicated grief, mental health, emotional support, chronic illness
Summary: In this episode of Long COVID Real Talk, Katherine Marie shares a heartfelt update about her mother’s and mother-in-law’s health struggles and reflects on the complexities of grief, especially during the holiday season. She discusses various types of grief, including anticipatory and complicated grief, and offers insights into coping strategies. Katherine emphasizes the importance of support systems and encourages listeners to seek help when needed, particularly during emotionally challenging times.
Takeaways:
- Katherine’s mom is battling stage four lung cancer.
- Grief can manifest in various forms, including anticipatory grief.
- The holidays can intensify feelings of grief and loss.
- Understanding different types of grief can help in processing emotions.
- Coping with grief often requires time and support from others.
- Attack grief can occur unexpectedly, triggered by memories or reminders.
- It’s important to acknowledge disenfranchised grief, which often goes unrecognized.
- Professional help may be necessary for complicated grief.
- Katherine shares personal experiences to illustrate her points.
- Listeners are encouraged to reach out for help during difficult times.
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Reference:
Ernstmeyer, K., & Christman, E. (Eds.). (2021). Grief and loss (Chap. 17) in Nursing fundamentals. Chippewa Valley Technical College. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK591827
