Navigating Mother Loss: Unique Challenges and Coping Strategies for Women
Losing a mother can be an overwhelming and traumatic experience, with grief affecting individuals in various ways. Women, in particular, may face unique challenges and intense responses to this loss. It's crucial to understand the grieving process and seek support when needed.
Grief can manifest physically and psychologically, increasing the risk of health issues and depression. Feelings of regret, remorse, anxiety, guilt, emptiness, rage, anger, sadness, numbness, and strain in family relationships are common. Women may struggle more with adjustment, and daughters might experience grief differently than sons, with cultural and tradition losses exacerbating feelings of disconnection.
Coping mechanisms include maintaining traditions, focusing on happy memories, seeking maternal figures, practicing mindfulness, honouring your mother, helping others, and seeking professional support. If grief becomes overwhelming or impairs daily functioning for longer than a year, immediate help is available through resources like the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and the Crisis Text Line.
Dr. Sara Chetrit, a developmental psychologist, clinical psychotherapist, and expert in grief work, has written the book 'Healing After the Loss of Your Mother: A Grief & Comfort Manual'. This resource offers practical psychological support, reflections, and coping strategies for those dealing with the loss of their mother. Remember, it's normal to experience a range of emotions in the year following the loss, and it's essential to seek help when needed.
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