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Adjusting to Change
Eventually, we moved in with Bubbie, my mom’s mom, in her rented townhouse north of the city. Suddenly, three generations of our family were living under one roof.
My Bubbie
Bubbie stepped in for everything, from driving us to programs and helping with homework to making dinners. She even changed her teaching schedule so she could pick us up from school.
Mom and Bubbie did everything they could to make life feel normal, even when things were really hard.
Somehow, we got through it. Then something happened that none of us were ready for. Bubbie got sick. And just like that, she was gone.
Experiencing Grief
I didn’t realize how much Bubbie held things together until she was gone. She brought me chicken soup when I was sick, was the best hugger, made Jewish holidays extra special, and was the loudest cheerleader at our school events.
Mom missed her so much while worrying about rent, bills, and how she would take care of us on her own. Sometimes I heard her on the phone late at night, her voice quiet, sad, and tired.
My aunt suggested that Mom call JF&CS for grief support. I’m really glad she finally did.
No Young Person Should Navigate Grief Alone
Individual counselling and peer support groups for youth and young adults (13–25)
"I learned how to manage daily responsibilities for myself and can now recall memories of my grandmother without the extreme sadness that I was feeling before."
– JF&CS Client
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