The 6 major things we don’t get about grief
There are SO many things we don’t get about grief, whether we are the ones in it, or especially, if we have not yet been touched by grief. The most…
What to say to the bereaved
Sadly, I had a reminder recently of just how much our grief culture today remains unchanged from seventeen years ago, when I lost my daughter. A family member shared with…
Life After Suicide: Learning to Live and Let Go
Is there anything more painful for a person than losing someone they loved through suicide? What will life be for the people or the loved ones left behind? More importantly,…
How Does One Recover from Grief?
Unexpected and sometimes sudden death can be highly traumatic for those who lived with or knew the person who died, especially the bereaved family. They may feel angry, guilty, socially…
The 5 Stages of Grief: To Those Who Are Struggling
“The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one; you’ll learn to live with it. You will heal and rebuild…
I’m Only One Call Away: Helping Loved Ones of Terminally Ill Patients
When someone in the family has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, the focus usually goes to the recently diagnosed person. This is common because there are many new medicines,…
Navigating the Loss of a Loved One
Experiencing grief is a battle. Although loss is known to be a natural part of life, it is never easy to deal with, and it can become an exceptionally intense…
Rising Above Adversity: How to Become a Better You
One way or another, many people experience life-altering traumatic events in their lives. Some seem to thrive when things become challenging, while others appear to struggle. How is it possible…