Resources
Right now you may not know what you want or even need. That is okay and that is normal. Building your community around you is a big part of surviving day by day.
Here are some resources that may be helpful in a broader spectrum. Whether the loved one was our parent, sibling, cousin, friend, spouse or child. Losing someone poses uniquely different difficulties to each and every person. So while some of these resources might be helpful to some, they may not work for everyone. If one of these do not fit your needs or doesn’t seem to help. Do not give up, we will find you the resource that is uniquely useful to you and your journey. I was surprised to find out just how many resources there are for those who have walked journeys similar to mine. NOT identical, as again, all of our journeys and pain and loss are unique to us and our stories. Yet there are a multitude of resources that can be narrowed down given some of the key parts of your story.
“TAPS is the national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources for all those grieving the death of a military or veteran loved one. ”
“Bereaved Parents of the USA was founded in 1995 by a group of bereaved parents from across the country to offer support, understanding, encouragement and hope to fellow bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents after the death of their loved one. This purpose remains the thrust of BPUSA today.“
“The National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG) is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about the needs of children and teens who are grieving a death and provides education and resources for anyone who supports them. Through the collective voice of our members and partners, we educate, advocate and raise awareness about childhood bereavement.”
“Camp Widow® is a unique and incredible experience that is offered both in person and virtually. During the course of a weekend this program provides both practical tools and relevant resources for widowed persons rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of the death of a spouse or partner.”
“The journey of grief provides an opportunity for great personal growth, reflection and resilience that only the greatest challenges in our lives can design. This journey is not a simple one and the resilience isn’t easily found. It comes with time, it comes with patience, and more than anything, it comes with support. Support from people who understand.”
See if you qualify for social security survivor benefits.
“The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.”
If you find that none of these seem to work, contact me and I will find them for you, whether you utilize it or not, you ultimately decide. But I will be here and can be as present in helping as little or as much as you need.
If you or anyone you know is suffering from PTSD, suicidal thoughts, or any other mental health issues, call or text 988 for help, or text “save” to 741741.