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Setting Boundaries While Grieving: How to Prioritize Your Well-being

 

Grieving is a difficult and emotional experience that can leave you feeling lonely and vulnerable. During this time, it is important to prioritize your well-being and set boundaries to protect yourself from further emotional harm. Here are some tips on how to set boundaries even when you feel lonely while grieving just in case you didn't know how. Because , I didn't. 

1. Recognize Your Needs

The first step in setting boundaries while grieving is recognizing your needs. This means taking the time to identify what you need in order to feel safe and supported. Whether it's alone time, a listening ear, or a break from certain people or situations, it's important to be clear about what you need in order to prioritize your well-being.

2. Communicate Your Boundaries

Once you've identified your needs, it's important to communicate your boundaries to others. This can be difficult, especially if you're feeling vulnerable or lonely. However, it's important to be clear and assertive in communicating your boundaries. This means expressing your needs in a calm and respectful manner, and being willing to say no when necessary.

3. Practice Self-Care

Practicing self-care is essential for setting boundaries while grieving. This means taking the time to do things that make you feel good, such as taking a relaxing bath, practicing yoga, or reading a good book. By prioritizing self-care, you can reduce stress and anxiety, improve your mood, and increase your overall sense of well-being.

4. Seek Support

Seeking support is another important aspect of setting boundaries while grieving. This can mean reaching out to friends and family, joining a support group, or seeking therapy. By surrounding yourself with positive people who share your values, you can build a strong support system that will help you set and maintain healthy boundaries.

5. Be Willing to Say No

Setting boundaries often means saying no to things that don't serve you. This can be difficult, especially if you're used to putting others' needs before your own. However, it's important to be willing to say no when necessary. This means being assertive and standing up for yourself, even if it means disappointing others.

6. Take Breaks

Taking breaks is an important part of setting boundaries while grieving. This means taking the time to step back from situations or people that are causing you stress or anxiety. By taking breaks, you can recharge your batteries and prioritize your well-being.

setting boundaries while grieving can be challenging, but it's essential for prioritizing your well-being and protecting yourself from further emotional harm. By recognizing your needs, communicating your boundaries, practicing self-care, seeking support, being willing to say no, and taking breaks, you can set and maintain healthy boundaries even when you feel lonely. Remember, you deserve to prioritize your well-being, even during times of grief.

staying Sober While Grieving a Parental Loss: Being a Boss Ass Mom

Above is the last time I physically saw my Dad, before the world shut down for COVID. 

Im so thankful I have these Photos. 

Losing my Dad is one of the most difficult experiences ive ever gone through. It can be especially challenging for those in recovery, as grief and loss can trigger emotions that may lead to relapse.

LISTEN,  It is crucial to prioritize your sobriety to ensure that you are taking care of yourself and your family during this difficult time. Even when you want to run away. 

 Here are some tips to help you stay sober while grieving a parental loss and being a boss ass mom:

1. Allow Yourself to Grieve

The death of a parent is a traumatic experience that can trigger a range of emotions, including sadness, anger, and guilt. It is important to allow yourself to grieve and feel these emotions, rather than suppressing them. This can help you process your feelings and move forward in a healthy way.

2. Practice Self-Care

Self-care is essential for maintaining your sobriety and overall well-being during times of grief. This means taking time to do things that make you feel good, such as taking a relaxing bath, practicing yoga, or reading a good book. By prioritizing self-care, you can reduce stress and anxiety, improve your mood, and increase your overall sense of well-being.

3. Connect with Your Support System

Connecting with your support system is another great way to support your sobriety and reduce stress during times of grief. This can mean joining a support group, attending a therapy session, or simply reaching out to friends and family for support. By surrounding yourself with positive people who share your values, you can build a strong support system that will help you stay sober and thrive.

4. Embrace Your Emotions

It is important to embrace your emotions during times of grief, rather than trying to suppress them. This means allowing yourself to feel sadness, anger, and other difficult emotions. By embracing your emotions, you can process your feelings and move forward in a healthy way.

5. Prioritize Your Health

Prioritizing your health is essential for staying sober and being a boss ass mom during times of grief. This means eating healthy, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly. By taking care of your physical health, you can reduce stress and anxiety, improve your mood, and increase your overall sense of well-being. IF YOU NEED EXTRA HELP , ask your dr about medication. DONT FEEL EMBARASSED! 

6. Set Boundaries

Setting boundaries is important for maintaining your sobriety and being a boss ass mom during times of grief. This means saying no to things that don't serve you, and prioritizing your own needs and well-being. By setting boundaries, you can reduce stress and anxiety, and create space for the things that truly matter.

7. Seek Professional Help

If you are struggling to stay sober while grieving a parental loss, it may be helpful to seek professional help. This can mean attending therapy, speaking with a counselor, or seeking treatment at a rehab facility. By seeking professional help, you can get the support you need to maintain your sobriety and thrive as a boss ass mom.

In conclusion, staying sober while grieving a parental loss can be challenging, but it is possible. By allowing yourself to grieve, practicing self-care, connecting with your support system, embracing your emotions, prioritizing your health, setting boundaries, and seeking professional help, you can stay sober and be a boss ass mom during this difficult time. Remember, your sobriety is important, and you deserve to prioritize it, even during times of grief.

My first fathers day without my Dad.

 A short story written by Annie-Kelsey 

In a small town nestled in the heart of the countryside, a young boy named Liam struggles with emotions that are too big for his small frame. At just nine years old, he finds himself unable to control his anger, leading to trouble at school and even at home. Despite his sweet and kind nature, he simply doesn't know how to express himself without lashing out.

As Liam navigates the ups and downs of childhood, he finds himself facing one challenge after another. His teachers are at a loss for how to help him, and his classmates often shy away from him due to his unpredictable behavior. But despite all of this, there is one thing that remains constant: his love for his mother.

As the weeks turn into months, Liam's struggle with his emotions only seems to intensify. He lashes out more frequently and with greater intensity, leaving those around him feeling helpless and hopeless. But just when it seems like there is no hope left, something happens that changes everything.

One day, as Liam is walking home from school, he stumbles upon an old man sitting on a park bench. The man looks up at him with kind eyes and begins to speak in a soothing voice. For some reason, Liam feels drawn to this stranger and finds himself opening up to him in a way that he never has before.

Over time, the old man becomes a sort of mentor to Liam, teaching him how to manage his emotions and express himself in healthier ways. With each passing day, Liam becomes more confident and self-assured, no longer feeling like a victim of his own emotions.

Finally, the day comes when Liam is able to return to school with a newfound sense of purpose. He is able to connect with his classmates in ways that he never could before, and even his teachers begin to see him in a new light. And through it all, he knows that he has one person to thank for his transformation: the kind old man who showed him the way.

He goes back to thank the old man but he is no where to be found.. day after day.. week after week. He tells his mom worried about the old man. His mother asks him to show her where he usually saw the old man and what they talked about. He took his mom to the bench in the park where he always talked with the man and in his mothers face he knew something was wrong..

His mother said what was the old man's name son? Liam responds with "He said his name was Larry but people back home called him Jim. He said I could just call him PaPa."

His mother started to cry.. explaining that was her Dad who passed away and this was his favorite bench they used to sit on when she was his age and talk about their feelings.

No matter how big your feelings are, we love you.. and they lived happily ever after.

The end.


Happy Fathers Day DAD 

I love you. 

Annie-Kelsey Art

 

Dear Reader,

I am writing to introduce you to Annie-Kelsey, a Canadian-born and PNW-based abstract artist, whose work is not only unique and beautiful but also has therapeutic and healing qualities.

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Annie-Kelsey's abstract art is a reflection of her unique perspective on life, which she translates onto the canvas through her creative expression. Her artwork is not only visually appealing but also has an intrinsic calming effect on the viewer, making it a form of therapeutic art. She believes that art can be a powerful medium to heal and transform lives, and her work is a testament to that philosophy.

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Annie-Kelsey's artwork has gained a reputation for producing high-quality abstract art that resonates with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

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I highly recommend Annie-Kelsey's work to anyone who is looking for high-quality contemporary art that not only meets aesthetic standards but also has a deeper emotional and therapeutic value.

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Thank you for taking the time to read this letter..

Sincerely.