Sadiversary sounds like an anniversary, but instead of a celebratory event, the grieving person commemorates the date their loved one died. Sometimes that date may loom large and foreboding, as you fear falling apart in a fresh new way. Or, you may have expectations and hopes of closure and peace. As usual in the grieving process, your response will be as unique and individual as your relationship with your loved one. With some planning and preparation, the sadiversary can become a memorable grief milestone. Here are some thoughts to help you recognize the truth of your situation and prepare for the sadiversary in emotional, logistical, and spiritual ways.
Sadiversary TruthsYour loved one does not come back at the one-year sadiversary of his/her death. Of course, your head knows this truth about death’s finality. Yet in your heart’s longing, you might fantasize about your loved one returning. I know I did this type of magical thinking. I wanted my late husband … [Read More...]
