In Latin America, funeral traditions when a baby dies vary between countries and regions, but they share a common respect for the life of the child and the desire to honor their brief time in this world. The “Little Angel Ritual” is one of the best-known in countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Paraguay, Chile, and […]
What happens to the brain during grief?
Our greatest battles are those with our own minds. Anonymous If you have gone through the loss of someone significant in your life, you surely know that grief is an emotional response to this experience, which can be intense and prolonged depending on the psychological characteristics of each individual. Our survival mechanisms are activated as […]
Why Do We See the People We Love Most Before We Die?
In the final moments of life, many people claim to see their deceased loved ones. Doctors and scientists have investigated this experience to understand if it is just an illusion or if it has a real basis. In this article, we will explore the reasons behind this belief and how medical studies support it. The […]
To do? Who to call?
When a loved one has died, the feeling is one of surprise and a break from previous events. Uncertainty and disorientation trap us. It doesn’t matter if the person has been terminally ill and we had time to prepare, the impact is always sudden. Therefore, prevention takes on relevant importance, to have information and a […]
Paternal Absence: Effects of Migration on Young People
Migration is a common phenomenon in our society, where families seek better economic and life opportunities. However, when one parent, especially the father, migrates and the separation is prolonged, the emotional impact on young people can be devastating. Migration as a driver of family separation In many cases, the father’s migration is motivated by the […]
The Impact of Religion on the Immigration Process
Grief can be a burden,but also an anchor.You get used to the weight,how it keeps you in your place. Sarah Dessen For many migrants, religion is a source of strength and hope, although leaving home in search of a better future is fraught with uncertainty and challenges. In this context, faith offers comfort, motivation and […]
The grief of migrant mothers: between survival and separation from their children
For migrant mothers, the journey of love, sacrifice and responsibility that motherhood represents takes on a unique dimension. In this article, we will address how the decision to parent and provide from a distance is faced and the emotional impact it entails. The decision to migrate and its implications Many women migrate in search of […]
Loss of a Child: We will always be your Mom and Dad
The loss of a child is a heartbreaking experience for many fathers and mothers; however, in the context of migration, the pain is even greater. The helplessness of not being close to them in the event of an accident or illness becomes all-consuming, in addition to a deep feeling of guilt arising. Despite there being […]
The experience of grief in migrant children
For migrant children, grief can be a challenging part of their experience. Although the unknown can be overwhelming and disorienting, the variety of losses they face (family, friends, home) makes them physically and psychologically very vulnerable. Children can trigger complex and deep emotions, which appear in various ways. The impact of pain on migrant children […]
Ageism: What it is and how it affects each generation
Youth and old age are stages of life that occur in a continuous, natural process, and in each one experiences and learning are lived. However, societies have taken it upon themselves to stigmatize each one. What is ageism? This discrimination due to age has been defined as ageism. Since 2021, the World Health Organization has […]
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