Ancora Compassionate Care Grief Support

06/09/2026

There’s a kind of loneliness in grief that shows up even when you’re not alone. It’s the ache of wishing your person were here to share the moment with.

One gentle way to cope is to name the moment instead of fighting it. Saying to yourself, “I miss them right now,” can release some of the pressure you’re holding. It doesn’t erase the absence, but it gives your heart permission to breathe and move through the moment with a little more softness and self compassion

06/08/2026

Have items you no longer need? Turn them into something meaningful 💙

The Robin’s Nest is currently accepting donations of gently-used items—and we’re especially in need of smaller furniture pieces like end tables, chairs, and accent pieces! These items go quickly and help us continue supporting our community in a big way.

✨ Clean out your space
✨ Give your items a second life
✨ Make a difference with every donation

Every piece you donate helps fund compassionate care right here at home—now that’s something to feel good about!

Stop by with your donations soon—we’d love to see you!

If you have questions about donations or want to set up a time to drop off items, call Kim Bunker, Volunteer & Events Coordinator, at 336-520-8670.

06/05/2026

"When life feels too big to handle, go outside."
- L.R. KNOST

Weekend self care reminder; spend some time outside in the sunshine and fresh air, bonus if you also have your hands or feet in the dirt. There is so much research around the healing of being in green spaces and there are actually healthy bacterium in good soil that reduces stress and depression symptoms

06/04/2026

Summer months can bring mixes of responses during bereavement. On one hand it’s easier to keep busy on nicer, longer days, but at the same time summer can come with harsh reminders of how different things are without your person.

You may see families taking vacation, celebrating holidays or special occasions, and gathering for traditions and fun. This may leave you flooded with memories and longing for your loved one.

It’s important to give yourself time to grieve these changes and share memories that come up. Join celebrations when you feel up to it and set boundaries or take breaks when your need.

If you find that you could use some extra support reach out to Ancora Compassionate Care Counseling Center

06/02/2026

Mixes of emotions can be hard to handle, especially when the emotions seem contradictory. It’s okay to grieve and also have moments of peace, hope, and even joy. Allowing these more positive emotions to coexist with the heavier ones does not take away from how much you love and miss your person, it can actually help you to find ways to continue to carry their memory with you in meaningful and honoring ways

06/01/2026

Grief can hit not just in the obvious times, like sorting belongings, but in the less obvious times like when you see their favorite snack at the grocery store or a memorable song comes on in the car. This is normal. Give yourself space to remember and feel what you feel. Talk with someone or journal the memory and feelings that came up.

05/20/2026

Great article from Dr. Alan Wolfelt on coping with anticipatory grief

We often start grieving our potential losses in advance. Can we do this more wisely?