10 min
66 When Grief Acts Like a Toddler Help! I'm Raising Fatherless Kids
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- Parenting
There are many reasons a toddler throws a tantrum, one of which is a visible sign of inward frustration, often associated with losing control or moving into independence.
Grief often acts like a toddler. For the widow, she is frustrated with new responsibilities and tasks that she doesn't want to learn. Her community of support often decreases, leaving her feeling more alone than ever before. As she is forced into a season she doesn’t feel ready for, living life without her husband brings a variety of emotions to the surface, including anger.
In this episode, Lori discusses the following:
Understanding the toddler stage of grief
What to expect when you are in the toddler stage
The importance of finding a new community
The value of a support squad
Other Resources:
Your Newborn Grief by Lori Apon
How to Build a Support System
Mom, you are not alone!
Join our private Facebook group for more encouragement and community: https://bit.ly/widowmom
For more information and helpful resources, check our website: PerspectiveMinistries.org & follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries.
There are many reasons a toddler throws a tantrum, one of which is a visible sign of inward frustration, often associated with losing control or moving into independence.
Grief often acts like a toddler. For the widow, she is frustrated with new responsibilities and tasks that she doesn't want to learn. Her community of support often decreases, leaving her feeling more alone than ever before. As she is forced into a season she doesn’t feel ready for, living life without her husband brings a variety of emotions to the surface, including anger.
In this episode, Lori discusses the following:
Understanding the toddler stage of grief
What to expect when you are in the toddler stage
The importance of finding a new community
The value of a support squad
Other Resources:
Your Newborn Grief by Lori Apon
How to Build a Support System
Mom, you are not alone!
Join our private Facebook group for more encouragement and community: https://bit.ly/widowmom
For more information and helpful resources, check our website: PerspectiveMinistries.org & follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries.
10 min