Both/And
When someone you love dies living often feels like a battle of opposing thoughts, feelings, needs. It might feel like a betrayal, a travesty, to [...]
I Have Choices
Grieving the loss of those we love is painful, depleting, lonely. Missing their presence, support, the sound of their voice, their touch. Grieving the loss [...]
Motherless
Although your Mom is no longer physically here and the typical ways of connecting are no longer a part of your daily relationship dynamic [...]
A New Year
A New Year. Another year without those we love beside us. How can this be? How is it that time has the audacity to move [...]
Making the Holidays Your Own
Happy (?) Holidays. When grieving, the holidays can feel anything but happy. If this time of year makes you feel lonely, disconnected, resentful, overwhelmed and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Reality
Eyes open, mind registers, heart breaks, stomach drops. It is real. It did happen. They are gone. Tears. Nausea. Searing heartache. Reality. Grief sucks. Every [...]
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 [...]