Gray for Glioblastoma Blog
Writing Poetry through Grief by Florence Wetzel
Why do so many people turn to poetry to express their feelings after losing someone to glioblastoma, even if they don’t consider themselves poets?
Funerals, Memorials, End of Life Celebrations and Other Rituals
Advice from Kate, a year out, on grief and loss in a Glioblastoma diagnosis. Anticipatory grief can feel very different than grief post-loss, Burial Alternatives, funeral advice, etc.
What I learned by Kaitlyn Carpenter
Glioblastoma caregivers, becoming a caregiver for parents at the age of 27. Mental health, coping mechanisms, caregiver community for GBM, etc.
Holiday Grief Guide
Whether we suffered a recent loss or it’s been some time, the holidays may heighten our feelings of sadness surrounding our loss. This experience is known as an “anniversary reaction,” strong emotional and physical reactions related to important dates such as a loved one’s death anniversary and often major holidays. 64 Tips for Coping with Grief at the Holidays, Poetry, Grief comes in Waves, etc.
The Days Go On
Life transformations in the wake of a glioblastoma diagnosis and living in honor of your loved one.
The Ketogenic Diet
The keto diet for cancer from a nutritionist, Puja Bansal. Should I do the keto diet if I am diagnosed with brain cancer?
All About Anticipatory Grief
What is Grief, Traditional Grief Symptoms, Ambiguous Grief, Anticipatory Grief, Grief Model: Kübler-Ross 5 Stages of Grief, Grief Model: Tonkin’s Model of Grief, Grief Model: The Mountain Narrative, We Don’t Move on from Grief, We Move Forwards TEDtalk, What to Say to Those Grieving, How to help those grieving, give yourself grace in grief, etc.
A poetic account of grief and loss by Caroline Snedeker
A poetic story of grief, and loss, told my a daughter of a glioblastoma patient.