- Let your loved one go in peace, knowing that you have given your best.
- Express emotions; do not hold feelings inside.
- You may feel sad, helpless and anxious at what transpired.
- Do not blame yourself.
- You may have had to make choices that was for the best.
- Accept what you are going through.
- Do not downplay your emotions but do not over think those moments too.
- It is important that you take care of yourself and give yourself time to heal.
- Get adequate rest, food and stay hydrated.
- Take support, turn to music, meditation etc and to the postive things in life.
- Do not turn to alcohol or substance abuse.
- Please do reach out for appropriate support in case you face trauma related distress.
- Envision a future without the deceased.
- Strengthen other relationships.
- Be at peace with the narrative story of death – don’t let it be one of sadness and guilt.
- Move forwards with good and healthy memories of the beloved.
- Now gift yourself the power of healing.
With inputs from Dr. CJ John