 I say ‘be kind to yourself’ or be gentle with yourself’ a lot to people who are grieving. I was typing it on Twitter/X and I thought – what do I actually mean?
It’s about being as nice to ourselves as we would to our friends or family. It’s about self-care that’s more than just a bubble bath. It’s about wanting the best for ourselves, not pushing our needs to the back. It’s about understanding that we are just as important, just as amazing, just as worthy as everyone else. But it’s also about understanding that we are hurting and a bit fragile. So – please – be kind to yourself today.
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Bobbi-Lee Taylor
31/10/2023 15:50:22
Having been responsible for my late husband’s home care (including connecting his parenteral nutrition feeds & maintaining his Central Venous Catheter), my focus had to be changed from monitoring and responding to his medical needs to my own. It is a dramatic change that is accentuated by the length of time I was a caregiver. Readjusting focus takes time and can be impaired by feelings of guilt. This article offers a profound and thoughtful exploration of what it truly means to be kind to oneself, especially during times of grief and loss. Your insights provide a much-needed reminder of the importance of self-compassion and emotional care. Thank you for sharing such an impactful and meaningful perspective that will resonate deeply with many. Leave a Reply. |
AuthorI was widowed at 50 when Tim, who I expected would be my happy-ever-after following a marriage break-up, died suddenly from heart failure linked to his type 2 diabetes. Though we'd known each other since our early 20s, we'd been married less than ten years. Archives
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