Embracing Self-Care and Finding Joy

Self-care is crucial in coping with estrangement grief. Activities like exercise and mindfulness improve mental health. Reconnect with hobbies or nature for happiness. Treat yourself kindly-self-care aids healing. #grief #triggers #estrangement #mentalhealth #support
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[@FlowerxLady]

Sorry Marie, it doesn’t help. You lose your child and Grandchildren!!! Yes I do all of your advice but the adult (🤣) child won’t even have a conversation or let you know what you did is at this point a mental health issue. It’s just abuse by not letting you see your grandchildren. And giving you ultimatums like- “Go to therapy” for 180 days and maybe we can talk. Really? Is this what life is about? It’s abuse to the grandchildren and grandparents- 💯.

[@youtubemariemorinestrangement]

Dear Friend: I’m so deeply sorry this happened to you. I get it. It is absolutely the worst and most devastating and heartbreaking experience. Can adult children be totally abusive and cruel ? Yes!! Does that mean we let ourselves go down with that sinking ship? You can move forward and it doesn’t mean it won’t hurt. We have the power to put one foot in front of the other day by day. We keep going. I know it’s awful. Please do commit to one thing daily that you do that says you are loved and valued.

[@FlowerxLady]

I do all these things. I know I have a purpose and I’ll never give up. I’m always supportive of her and my grandchildren no matter how many cruel things she says to me. Love is Patient and kind. I’m a very kind person. I live Joy and pray a lot. You’re right, it does help. But the suffering is real. Also been practicing SURRENDER to Jesus and ask Him to take care of everything 💕🌸

[@tonyburton419]

Selectively attending to what matters to you, outside of the ES, is helpful towards time out from rumination/loss.