Coping with Parental Loss Through Memories!
How parental death shapes our life and grief
When you lose your parents, it’s like a big wave of memories that will never come back. It’s hard to understand that grief why your pretty paper boat is gone when you’re young. Why did it sink?
It was not just a boat; it was the family tree that disappeared from the garden of this world. You are not only missing the shade, fruits, and benefits of that tree that nourished you; it’s more like missing who they were.
Imagine the sound of your mother like a favourite song you can’t hear again. You miss how your father loved and cared for you like a cozy blanket of memories. It requires emotional resilience.
A parent’s death is also like a storybook that suddenly ends. You miss the parts they played and the chapters you thought you’d write together. Their laughter and presence were like colourful flowers in your life’s garden, and now it feels a bit empty.
During this period of parental loss and grief, it is vital to recollect the memories they left behind and find comfort in the love they shared.
They gave understanding and comfort as a trusted umbrella on rainy days. Their care and love stay with you like a strong scent that never goes away.
I wrote it with the love, care, and memories of my parents that stay in my heart. And while writing, my father’s constant sound is in my thoughts: Ameer, improve your handwriting!
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Published on Medium by author on 15th Dec, 2023.
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Ameer Bibi
I am a mother of three. My life is full of stories and I love to read human stories.
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May Allah Almighty grant them high rank in Janatul Firdous. Ameen
May allah give them highest rank in jannat
May ALLAH grant them highest rank in Jannat.
May Allah Almighty grant them highest rank in Jannat ul Firdos. Aameen
Heart touching story
Losing parents can be incredibly difficult, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed with grief. While it's important to allow yourself to mourn, it's also important to find strength in supporting others who may also be affected by the loss. Surrounding yourself with loved ones and seeking support from friends, family, or a counselor can help you navigate through this challenging time while also being there for others who may need you. Remember, it's okay to lean on others for support and to take things one day at a time.
Heart break 💔 😭😭😭
Incredible❤️
I just lost my father, this article stuck me to his memories
Loss of parents at young age is like loosing your everything . May ALLAH give you more strength .
Losing parent is such a heartbreak 💔
Losing your parents at such a vulnerable time in your teens had to be so very difficult. I am so sorry for your loss.
Beautiful and full of loving guidance; I haven't experienced death in this way but I have been grieving for years due to parental alienation from my father and a very unhealthy relationship with my mother. I feel much love despite the two ( should be) most important influences on my life being quite painful living or dead.
Such a sad bu heartfelt story x
Touching story
What a metaphor it captures my heartbeat while a moment. A story book that ended suddenly. Oh my god what a true description of parents relation with children. More power to you.
Beautiful lines narrating the everlasting connection of parents in our lives.
Loss of parents is a shock that keep us shaking through out our life.
Indeed, parents are a great blessing of Allah. May Allah make those whose parents are alive a source of comfort for their eyes. For those whose parents have passed away, May Allah make them a source of great reward.
Lost but never forgotten, parents are the gardeners of our lives, nurturing us with love and memories that bloom forever in our hearts. Coping with their absence is a journey filled with nostalgia and resilience, as we cherish the precious moments and carry their legacy forward. In their absence, may the echoes of their love guide us through the waves of grief, reminding us that their spirit lives on in the stories and memories we hold. 🌿💕
Incredible ❤️✨it's very hard to imagine a life without our parents.
Your story beautifully captures the strength and resilience it takes to navigate such a profound loss at a young age. The way you express your emotions and experiences is truly moving and powerful. Your ability to share such a personal story is admirable and shows your courage and authenticity.💕
I got goosebumps, so heartfelt and deep! Your parents would be proud of you 💕🙏
Voice of your mother like a favourite song touched my heart. May your parents rest in peace.
Really appreciated! Love for parents shows the purity of heart. What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us.