Diana, Grief Recovery Coach

United States

Profile Information:

About Me:: I am a Grief Counselor and Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist who has worked with Hospice and the bereaved since 2001. I am also an Addiction Recovery Coach.
About my Loss:: I've lost a brother and sister, father and mother, grandparents, friend, fiance, step-son, cousin, pet and ex-husband. Overwhelmed by grief, I created Online Grief Support. It's a community of people helping people. Thank YOU for making this community what it is today.
Are You a Service Provider? If Yes, please tell us about your service.: Diana Young, LD/N, GC-C, ORDM
Diana is a Certified Grief Counselor with The American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Inc since 2015. Diana is also a licensed and Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist for 30 years specializing in weight management, diabetes care, the mind diet and healthy eating. She created the popular website OnlineGriefSupport.com in 2008 which now has over 15,000 members. Currently Diana facilitates a virtual grief support group weekly. Previously Diana worked for Cornerstone Hospice, providing nutrition care and grief support to patients and their families for over 15 years. She has also worked in hospital and clinical settings.
Along with assisting clients through the grief journey, Diana provides important information on self-care focusing on proper nutrition during the grieving process.
Diana is a recovery support specialist assisting clients with substance use issues.

Comment Wall:

polymath22

hi diana- thanks for the invite

Apr 10, 2008
Melissa

Thank you Diana

Jun 22, 2008
Tammy

Thank you. It is difficult. I know that my mom is in a better place. I really do believe that. However, selfishly I wont her here. Death is inevitable, which we all know, but it is so hard to express the feeling that I have (or actually maybe have lost). My father is very ill and unable to be alone for a long period of time. I am in the midst of trying to find caregiveres for him. He feels guilty and is deep denial. I live 3 hours away and I do have to return to my home. Even with all the wonderful support i have, I feel very alone and lonely. I have heard people say how hard death is to those still living, but wow, I don't think one can ever explain it. Just how can one really explain love?

Jun 24, 2008
Tammy

I was wondering how do you make sense of everything? I said before that I know my mom is in a better place, but I wonder if I am just trying to convince myself of this in order to not feel guilt or blame. I am aware of the stages of grief and really it is almost like I am going on like always. This could be too because my father is such need right now that i have not had time for myself. I don't know. I saw an old friend today and she gave me her condolences, I told her is was ok, i was alright and this is how life is to be. I tend to see things in a very logical sense. I was told that function like dresser drawers. I open one drawer, close it before opening another. I don't know. Time is passing too fast and my mind seems all jumbled.
I empathize with your grandmother. Dimentia would be very tough for anyone to handle especially the ones we love. You should be proud of yourself for giving up your "life" right now for her. I am sure you will be grateful that you did when she passes. No one can care for our loved ones like ourselves.

Jun 28, 2008
Kathy Ackerman

Thank You so much Diana.I am so very sorry for your loss as well.
Email me anytime as well
Hugs
Kathy

Aug 21, 2008
Rosemary

Hi Diana,

I just got on the site and wasn't real sure how it worked. I am trying to understand your loss because it is something that I have never experienced before and it must be terrible.

I will keep checking this out. By the way, I love your photos. Just things you chose or did you take any of these? Very unique!

Rosemary

Oct 12, 2008
Jenny

Diana,
Thank you so much. I will be writing to you soon.
Best,
Jenny

Oct 21, 2008
machelle

i am new to all this but a friend I could use to make things short my father passed away 3 months ago my husband passed away one month ago today and my mother passed away last nite the holidays are coming and i really aint sure how to deal with and try to move forward thanks for listening any advice

Nov 15, 2008
Gina Stroup

Only the Lord can make things easier. I have learned that we all our his children and when he is ready to take us home it is in his time and not ours. In my worst pain I am reminded that my husband was a proud Catholic man who taught youth ministry. He was living his life the way God intended him too, so he could spend all eternity in paradise. :) I only hope that I can live a good honest life, and keep reminding myself of the fond memories I have of my husband. When I look at his picture I can cry or I can be thankful to have had such a wonderful person to spend my life with. Of course, I welcome the tears as much as the smiles. I guess that is part of my grief.

Jan 6, 2009
Gina Stroup

Friends are important thank you.

Jan 6, 2009
Gina Stroup

your cousin is in my prayers. I hope thinks are ok. if you need someone to talk to you can always talk to me. Gina

Jan 6, 2009
machelle

Thank you so much for your support, As each day goes by I still wonder wht and how, I miss my family so much, but I know they are better than we are and one day we will be together again, I managed to get through the holidays and I am working on a new beginning, but I will love and miss them dearly

Jan 7, 2009
Lori Miller

Thank You Very much Diana.

Jan 7, 2009
Angel Jason's Mom

Thank you Diana. Glad to be here. It means so much to me that you visited Jason's site. It will be 8 years next month since I lost Jason and it never gets any easier.

Jan 9, 2009
Gina Stroup

You are welcome and you both will stay in my prayers. Everything is in the Lord's hands. Getting through nov, dec, and jan are tough times for me. Holidays and Jan 28th was my husbands birth date. I have to remind myself that none of us are alone. There is always someone going through tough times. Just have to find a bright side to all of this, some how. For me it is just looking at pictures and looking up to the Lord. I know your cousin has you and that is a blessing in its self. Take care and know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers. Gina

Jan 10, 2009
jim siburt

Thank you, I am happy to be here.

Jan 10, 2009
Linda Lou DeAndrea

Thank you for allowing me to join your group.

Jan 12, 2009
Dj French

Our family has really been thru it on this grief road. I lost my son and then all 3 of my brothers, the only siblings i had be called home also. I try to "look over" the ones who say things like " you need to get over this" get past and get on with your life" Many of the sites I have set up are free and I was given a couple for helping other moms learn to set up their own site. I know the ones who say these things have not gone thru this horror and dont have a clue? one of my best friends pulled away after my son's death because I was depressing, just wasnt "getting over this? About a yr later she lost her son and a yr after that her last child, a daughter? she has apologized profusely saing how sorry she was and asked why didnt I tell her what a nightmare this was? I have asked her if she can explain it to anyone? Its a horror that I pray nobody has to go thru again. But I know God calls people home every minute. I do alot of Bible study and dont understand the "Book of Job". God allowed satan to take everything Job had including his children to prove his faithfulness to Hin. He gave Job back 10 times more children than he had but no child can ever replace the one who is in heaven? I am always willing to help any mom or loved one learn anything as its our worst fear that our loved one be forgotten. Thats the reason for all the sites because I dont want them forgotten ever. TY for inviting me to this great online grief community. hugs, dj

Jan 14, 2009
Eve

Diana,
I know I haven't been around much, nor have I responded to e-mail announcements from the group. However, the e-mails are comforting in that I know I have a place to go when I need it and that I am not forgotten. Thank you.
Carla

Feb 3, 2009
Amber

I'm doing okay today. It's been one of those rough weeks with school and home.
I hope your doing good too. :) Thank you for being so welcoming.

Feb 7, 2009
Amy S

Oh Diane, thanks so much for your kind words. Yeah, I think one thing I learned from mom's passing is we just don't know when our time on earth is over, so let everyone you love know how you feel. I think I'm doing a good job of that now, or at least I hope I am.

Gosh, it's so wonderful having people like you in the world:)
Hugs back!

Feb 8, 2009
Dj French

Diana, saw where you were announcing birthdays? Today is mine. I was born on my moms 32nd bday, my due date was march 10,1955, the same day my son left this world, 40 yrs later? hugs, dj

Feb 10, 2009
Dj French

ty sweety........... i belong to an online group that reminds us of angels bdays and angelversaries. sometimes the automatic scheduler doesnt work and it fails to send out the reminder? ty again........hugs, dj

Feb 10, 2009
Linda Lou DeAndrea

Thank you

Feb 11, 2009
Mark Hundley

Thanks Diana! I look forward to connecting with folks on this site.

Feb 11, 2009
Christine Duminiak

RE: Blogtalkradio. Thank you so much, Diana, for your offer to let the others in this community know about our radio show. Today I tried a little "test" to see how all the controls work! I will definitely keep you informed. God bless you. Christine

Feb 16, 2009
Fredda

Thank you so much.

Mar 15, 2009