Trata el trauma y supera el duelo

El duelo no se limita a la vida y la muerte de un ser querido. Pasar por cualquier tipo de trauma o cambio drástico nos hace sentir aflicción; el duelo forma parte de la vida.

Debemos tomarnos el tiempo necesario para procesar nuestros traumas. Entonces podremos crecer con él, sobrellevando nuestro dolor en lugar de ahogarnos en él.

El cambio es constante. Todos hemos pasado por cambios repentinos en nuestras vidas, y todos tenemos mucho que lamentar. Tanto si has:​

• Perdido a un ser querido

• Perdido un trabajo o vivido una situación de inseguridad económica

• Pasado mucho tiempo sin ver a tus seres queridos

• Vivido o presenciado un suceso traumático

• Mudado, perdido un lugar seguro o dejado de vivir en casa.

• Graduado y atravesado por grandes etapas de la vida

• Visto forzado a entrar en un entorno de mucho estrés o de cambios repentinos

You are not alone. Other people have experienced these changes, the losses and the aftermath of them, the ups and downs of life. While grief is so unique to each person, it can be so valuable in our lives to share it and lean on others.

Post-pandemic life will bring along a grief crisis as so many have lost loved ones, a sense of safety, and a sense of selves – but from this trauma and tragedy, we can grow.

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• COVID Has Put the World at Risk of Prolonged Grief Disorder

• ‘Pandemic grief’ proves especially devastating and complex for many in mourning, health experts say

• The Post Pandemic ‘New Normal’ May Come with Grief

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The first step in the process is taking the time to treat trauma. Unaddressed stressors and ignoring trauma can cause long-term damage to health and well-being, especially at a young age.

These aren’t always the big and major traumas – small traumas can cause lasting damage to the body and mind if we keep them buried inside us.

Together we gain strength – share your grief and embrace change. It will help you not just get through your trauma but grow with it as it will always be part of you and who you will become.

Grow the legacy of love that you want for the future. Here are some ways people have honored their loved ones:

• Plant a tree or make a garden

• Raising awareness and/or contributing to a cause they cared for

• Writing them a letter, poem, song, etc

• Friends/family gatherings to honor them

Remember, each loss is unique and deserves its own attention. Grief can damage and defeat us; grief can leave us feeling lonely no matter how many people we have surrounding us. Finding a way to remain feeling connected with your loved one and make peace with the loss is crucial to the healing process.

Grief isn’t linear, nor does it follow a timeline or pattern. Be kind to yourself while grieving and take plenty of time to heal. Seek extra help, comfort, and support from family, friends, and professionals during this time in your life.