Grieving In Style
When loss hits, it can hit hard. Many think that the predominant way that grief shows up is in deep sorrow and tears. So, if someone isn’t crying about their loss, then they aren’t really grieving.
Fresh Grief...and Hope
Whether this is your first significant loss or you are a seasoned loss survivor, fresh grief is one of the most daunting experiences that you will encounter in your life. Nothing can really prepare you for the swirling mass of chaos that losing someone you love throws you into. But there is hope.
Coping With the Holidays
There is no easy, step-by-step plan for dealing with this challenging time of year, but the following suggestions may be helpful to keep in mind as you travel through this particularly difficult part of your journey, remembering that everyone grieves uniquely and there is no right or wrong way to manage your grief around this time of year.
Feeling My Way Through Grief
I learned a long time ago that there is no way around grief. Can’t climb over it, can’t crawl under it and, as clever as I’ve tried to be, no way to sneak around it. The only way through grief is through it. As we plot a course through this sometimes foggy landscape of grief, it’s helpful to have a few definitions to guide us in our grief work.
Thoughts on Grief and Springtime
March, April, May…the time of year when the sun starts to shine a little brighter and the earth begins to warm and blossom with life. For some bereaved people, the feelings of sadness and despair can be almost unbearable.
Loving in the Face of Loss
Having suffered the pain of intense grief over the loss of so many loved ones, I wondered if my heart was ever going to truly be able to open again.
STUG - The 4-Letter Word That Saved My Life
Knowledge is power. And for me, learning the language of loss has made the grief journey a lot less stressful and confusing. Here’s an example.