This month’s workshop is based on the book The Invisible String by Patrice Karst. The book beings with two small children sleeping in bed, who are awakened by a storm and become frightened. They call out for their mother who comes to calm them and reminds them that even when she is not physically with them, she is connected to them by an invisible string. The children later relate this to a loved one who has passed away, and is a way for them to maintain a meaningful connection to their deceased loved one.
Grief often makes us feel that a piece of us is missing, our lives are forever changed by the loss of our loved one. Many may understand the pain of loss, but the pain you experience for your loved one is unique to you. No one else knew or loved them the way you did. When we yearn for the presence of our loved one, we can always remember we are connected to them through the love we shared.
The month of February, although the shortest of the year, brings along its own challenges. February is hosts Valentine’s Day which for many bereaved is a challenging time. It is a stark reminder that someone we love is not here to receive the love we have for them, and they are not here to love us. This is when it is especially important to remember that we are always connected to them through that Invisible String of love.
Take some time this month for some self-care. Take deliberate breaks. Allow yourself to feel the waves of grief without trying to push them back. Grief is an expression of love and just because our person has died, it doesn’t mean our love for them has. On Valentine’s Day, find a way to honor your loved one that is meaningful to you and your relationship to them. This could look like making them a Valentine, going out to their favorite restaurant, or visiting their grave.
I invite you to come to our workshop which will be covering the book The Invisible String. There you can meet other grieving people, make connections, and find ways to cope with and understand your grief emotions.
