Tag: duelo

¿Cómo superar el duelo? Mi experiencia personal

This story describes the narrator’s struggle with grief after the death of her partner in a car crash. Her persistent questions of “why did this have to happen” and “why did they deserve this” led to depression, barely getting out of bed, and friends noticing changes in personality. When she finally left her house, the fresh air convinced her to see a psychologist. She concludes that the pain never goes completely away but becomes less paralyzing over time.

At 1.5-2 pages, this is appropriate for upper intermediate Spanish learners or a community group to discuss bereavement and how therapy can help. Placement within a website that promotes therapy does forecast that therapy is the answer to problems.

Un último acto de amabilidad íntima

Michelle Friedman describes providing home care for her estranged younger brother as he dies from advanced pancreatic cancer. She touches on difficult topics of conversation, her brother’s depression, and grappling with death and religion.

An English language translation of this essay is available under the title, “A last act of intimate kindness.”

Consolarte: The Artist’s Grief deck en espanol.

A collection of artistic images paired with concrete suggestions for dealing with grief. The “deck” began (and continues) as an Instagram page that allows people to submit artwork+activity, and now exists in physical form as a card deck. This link goes to Spanish language version; the physical card deck and original Instagram site are in English. The suggestions described on each card could be used as discussion activities in intermediate level and up courses, and might be particularly well suited for community groups.