Silence
Silence. Those we love, no longer here. The missing sears through our souls. The pain, surreal, disorienting, pervasive. The reality that our calls and texts will remain forever unanswered. Never again will they walk through [...]
Joy? Yes, Joy.
During dark and painful times it can be impossible to notice (muchless access and actually experience) joy. The mere suggestion that we can experience joy during times of hardship or sorrow seems contrary if not [...]
The Stories We Tell
But when you're gone Who remembers your name? Who keeps your flame? Who tells your story? Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton The mention of our loved one’s name often brings silence. A change of topic. Or [...]
Sharing A Lifetime With Grief
I asked grief, how long would she stay? “For as many days as you love him” she answered. “Then we will be sharing my lifetime together” I said. Sharing a lifetime with grief. Loving those [...]
Lean Into Spring
Spring has sprung. The flowers are blooming. The birds are singing. The sun is shining. So why do you feel so dark? So stuck? So empty? So sad, overwhelmed and angry? Why do you long [...]
Positive Remembrance and Grief
We know that death is a part of life but this does not make grieving any easier. When someone we care about dies the world stops, turns upside down, and creates a surreal and disorienting [...]