79: Five Suggestions for When You are Told, “You Should be Over This by Now”

So often I hear the frustration of bereaved parents who are hurt and angry because people around them think they should be doing better than they are, even as early as 3 or 4 months, on up to the first few years. This episode addresses this difficult issue, with some ideas of things that can help you deal with these kinds of ignorant remarks. Links Mentioned in this episode: To get a list of my top ten recommended books from a couple years ago (or to let me know what book(s) helped you), email me at [email protected]. GPS Hope website: gpshope.org Find out more about My Grief Journey: A Coloring Book and Journal for Bereaved Parents Find our more about Come Grieve Through Our Eyes Expressions of Hope blog with these five things as a printable download.   Please remember to give this podcast a rating and review to help other parents who are looking for something that will encourage them. Click here to become a monthly partner, giving hope to other parents, or to give a special gift to keep this podcast going, along with providing  other needed resources to bereaved parents. (GPS Hope is a 501c3 nonprofit and runs on the financial support of those who believe in passing along the hope they have received to others.)   Birthdays: Taylor Contreras was born on October 20 and is forever 16. Mckenzie Aucapina was born on October 21 and is forever 7 ½. Matthew Sulikowski was born on October 22 and is forever 36. Nate Wilson was born on October 22 and is forever 30. Dustin Clements was born on October 26 and is forever 21.   If you would like your child mentioned on the podcast the week of his or her birthday, click here to fill out the short form with the needed information. The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here. Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE! www.gpshope.org   To have Laura come and minister at your event, contact us at [email protected]. Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose. It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.