Grief Triggers on Anniversaries: How I Cope with the Loss of My Dad | A Therapist's Personal Story

Grief triggers are real—and on the 9th anniversary of my dad’s passing, I’m sharing how I cope with anniversary grief, emotional waves, and somatic responses. You are not alone in this journey.Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. Today marks 9 years since my dad passed, and even as a grief therapist, I still feel the waves of sadness, guilt, and physical heaviness that show up—especially on anniversaries.In this video, I open up about:What grief triggers feel like emotionally and physicallyWhy anniversaries can hit hard—even years laterHow I’ve learned to recognize, prepare for, and honor those momentsCoping ideas that may help you on a loved one’s anniversaryRituals and grounding techniques that can bring comfortWhether you’ve just lost someone or it’s been decades, know this: feeling pain on special dates is a normal part of grieving. You are not “going backward”—you’re simply remembering someone you love.💛 If you’ve experienced grief triggers, I’d love to hear how you cope in the comments. Let’s support one another.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more real talk about grief, healing, and hope.✨ CONNECT WITH LINDA: https://linktr.ee/lindafalascolcswFacebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/LindaFalascoLCSW/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindafalascolcsw/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindafalascolcsw*** Looking for additional support be sure to sign up for the Mending Piece by Piece Newsletter at: https://mendingpiecebypiece.beehiiv.com/Additional Resources:Mending Piece By Piece After A Suicide Loss: Guided Grief Workbook & Journal to Heal the Survivor's HeartAmazon: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGNKNZTQ⁠Barnes & Noble: ⁠https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mending-piece-by-piece-after-a-suicide-loss-lcsw-licsw-linda-falasco/1142554837?ean=9798823127516⁠Mending Piece By Piece: A Workbook & Journal for Navigating Grief with HopeAmazon: ⁠https://a.co/d/bNI8V3I⁠Barnes & Noble: ⁠https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mending-piece-by-piece-lcsw-licsw-linda-falasco/1145157190?ean=9798989510405If you find value in our podcast, we would love your support. Your generous contributions through Buy Me a Coffee help us continue building this community and producing conversations that shine a light on grief in all its forms. Every cup of coffee and kind word helps us continue this important work. Thank you for helping us make this possible!Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lindafalascolcsw#GriefTriggers #GriefAnniversary #GriefJourney #CopingWithLoss #MentalHealth #GriefSupport