The Grief of Losing the Parent We Knew

There’s a kind of grief that often goes unnamed but is deeply felt—the moment you realize your parents are no longer who they used to be. Accompanying them through aging, illness, or decline stirs a whirlwind of emotions: love, sorrow, nostalgia, guilt, exhaustion… and it’s all valid. Are you going through this transition with your mom or dad? If so, remember—you also deserve support. Let yourself feel, acknowledge those emotions, and meet yourself with compassion. Have you ever felt this quiet grief while caring for a parent? 🎧 If you’re going through this type of loss, I invite you to listen to my audiobook “Allow me to Live my Grief… and Heal From the Inside Out”, available on Amazon, Audible and Spotify, or get the printed book at www.ligiahouben.com Ligia M. Houben www.ligiahouben.com IG/ligia_houben FB/ligiahouben YT/ligia houben Tiktok/ligiahouben