I still am not sure how the assisted living will go. Yesterday, Mom didn't get good rest and when I stopped by, I saw her lying over onto a pillow to nap. It made me feel sad to see her tired and uncomfortable. But today she told me she had a better night. She appeared more rested. She spoke of having good interactions with another lady there. With a little time, I think things might be ok. Especially once she gets a private room where we can organize her things for her. It makes me feel a little better.
Effigies are used in grieving by providing a tangible representation of what has been lost, allowing a mourner to connect with who or what they've lost , which can help with the process of acceptance and emotional expression, particularly when the loss is sudden or traumatic; they can be used to focus grief and memories around a physical likeness, offering a sense of continued presence even in their absence