Grief, it seems that most of us have tremendous expectations and judgment all wrapped up in grief and grieving. Let’s dive into one aspect of this, the feeling of relief. I was having a conversation with someone who is very early in their grief. They are...
Tips for difficult or significant days when grieving There are days when the fog of grief is heavy, and the way forward may feel hidden. There are times, moments, days, or sometimes longer when overwhelm visits. This may be prompted by a day or significance – or...
Shame? Stigma? Taboo? Blame? They are NOT yours – let them go! Your precious child left this planet for reasons that you may or may not know. Even all of these years after my son died, I still don’t know and have accepted that I never will during this...
Grief. It’s hard. It’s complicated. It’s messy. And so very often there are misunderstandings. I’ve been thinking quite a lot lately about the times of loss and grief that I have experienced. I found myself becoming quite emotional as I...
Unacknowledged grief is still grief. Grief healing begins with awareness and acknowledgment of that sadness, that pain, and grief. Sometimes we might find ourselves surprised by the grief that we feel. That can make grieving something we try to deny or ignore and yet...