Grief and Expectations During the Holidays
The holidays are supposed to be a happy time, but let’s be honest – many of us are grieving this time of year, and it’s
The holidays are supposed to be a happy time, but let’s be honest – many of us are grieving this time of year, and it’s
Do you still miss a pet that died one, five, or over ten years ago? You are not alone. Pet loss and pet bereavement are
Last night I was looking at photos from this past year and realized that it’s hard for me to remember what it was like before
Have you ever heard that it takes half the time you were with someone to get over them? Or that it takes a certain amount
We lost our brother at age 39 to lung cancer and my husband John fought prostate cancer in his 50s. Navigating the intricate labyrinth of
Do Father’s Day posts on social media make you want to crawl under the covers until the day is over? Do Father’s Day commercials make
The loss of a child can have a lifelong impact on you. Rather than letting that loss forever negatively impact your life and your ability to enjoy the positive moments that child brought into your life, you can take recovery action.
Reach out to loved ones who may be struggling on Mother’s Day and offer support, even if it feels uncomfortable. Simple words of comfort and a listening ear can make a world of difference to someone who is hurting.
Grief isn’t only about death. There are over 40 other life events that you could experience that would cause feelings of grief.
The holidays can be amazing. They can also be tough for the broken-hearted. Do you miss someone who used to sit at your Christmas table?
Have you heard that you never stop grieving? What about that you can never get over a particular kind of loss? The problem with these
Have you ever thought that if someone would just behave how you wanted them to that you’d be happy? The problem with that thinking is