YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE ALONE
- Mar 6
- 2 min read
By Doug Lawrence
As we come out of the holiday season we reflect over the memories and good times with family and friends. Our memories bring those who were with us back to be a part of those celebrations and memories. We have the empty chair in honour at the dinner table and the picture(s) of those that have passed.
We struggle with dealing with those loses and turn to find someone to talk to. Someone to reach out to as walking alone is so painful. We are saddened by the many that are going through the same things and we are unsure of how to deal with their loss let alone our own loss.
You can find that help, that person to talk to when you reach out to a mentor or grief mentor. Sometimes the time frame between accessing professional help can see forever. Perhaps all that you need is that one person to talk to, someone that will listen and do so without judgement.
I always find the time frame over the Christmas holiday season as being extra tough. If I have that person that I can reach out to it does make a difference.
I have seen a lot of people try to come out of the closet seeking help but not sure where to get it from or what they are looking for. I have seen some folks that are struggling with health issues that would benefit a lot from that supportive voice and shoulder to lean on. I have seen where some people have realised the benefit of just talking with someone and that is all that it takes.
Some worse case scenarios are turning to alcohol or drugs as a means to mask what we are feeling. If we don’t handle that well it can lead to drug overdose or even to suicide. That sounds extreme but it can escalate to that level in a hear beat.
When I read this over, I realize that it’s a cloudy story that I have painted and it doesn’t have to be that.
A mentor/grief mentor can bring so much light. They can bring an enormous amount of love, light and healing but only if you reach out and ask for help. Target what is bringing darkness to your life and let the mentor/grief mentor walk beside you.
If you are unsure, reach out to me and we can discuss all of this. I want to share all the love, light and healing that I can. 2026 an be better than 2025 but only if you want it to.
You are not Alone.
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