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SherreeC32928
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July 18, 2026

How do you manage grief?

  • July 18, 2026
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I know some people would look at this question and immediately think of the 'grief' connected to the passing of a loved one, but I am asking about the grief that comes with losing your independence due to medical conditions. How does one manage knowing they are losing their sense of self and what their life was vs to what it has become?

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      JaneCares
      JaneCares
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      July 20, 2026

      Hi Sherree. Gosh that's a tough one. And it feels like the last chapter of our lives is adjusting to these losses. I used to work as a social worker in various oncology settings, including an inpatient unit and different chemotherapy clinics. One of my fellow social workers told me: there's always hope, but what you hope for will probably change. I think those are wise words. We can't walk long distances anymore, but we can have fun on a scooter! (My wife has MS and we're starting to shop for a scooter now. We might not watch a grandchild graduate high school, but we can read them stories now. We can't do yoga anymore, but there's a think called chair yoga. Who knew?? 

       

      There's grief and understandable anger and disappointment as bits of independence get sheered off. What does that look like for you?

       

      Glad you posted, we are here,

       

      Jane

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