German Literature Illuminates Maternal Loss Impact on Young Adults
German literature provides insight into the complex emotions surrounding maternal loss, with notable authors like Dagmar Leupold, Susanne Abel, and Annette von Droste-Hülshoff exploring the psychological impact and generational trauma. Parental loss, particularly that of a mother, can significantly affect young adults, with daughters often experiencing grief differently and requiring professional support if it persists for over a year.
Dagmar Leupold's novel 'Muttermale' and Susanne Abel's 'Du musst meine Hand fester halten' delve into the psychological impact of maternal loss, often linked to historical displacement and family history. Meanwhile, Annette von Droste-Hülshoff's 'Das geistliche Jahr' offers deep reflections on personal grief, dedicated to her own mother. Parental loss can lead to depression and a compromised sense of self in young adults, with daughters and sons grieving differently.
Coping with grief may involve various strategies. Keeping up with traditions, focusing on happy memories, seeking maternal figures, practicing mindfulness, honoring the mother, and helping others can all be beneficial. However, losing a mother can also strain family relationships and leave women more vulnerable to negative effects such as binge drinking, lower self-esteem, and hindered personal growth. Grief can even manifest physically, leading to health issues like cancer, cardiac problems, immune disorders, and high blood pressure. Normal emotions in the year following parental loss include regret, remorse, anxiety, guilt, emptiness, rage, anger, sadness, and numbness.
Grief after losing a mother can be intense and occur in stages with immediate symptoms. Women may find it particularly challenging to adjust to this loss. If grief becomes overwhelming, it's crucial to seek help. Resources such as the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, or local helplines are available to provide support during this difficult time.
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