After grief, it’s as if a person has lived two separate lives: the before and the after. All experiences seem to fall into one of those two categories. Life changes…
The Profound Shift: Life Before and After Loss
Navigating Grief as a New Mother: The Emotional Struggles After Childbirth
As a new mother, what business did I have with grief? I held my little bundle of joy in my arms, the latest addition to our family of two. I…
Navigating a New “Normal” After My Mother Passed
It’s been over a year since I lost my mom. Honestly, I try not to count and track the time, as I’m always worried I’ll obsess over it and make…
The Grief of Late Neurodivergence Diagnosis
Grief is skilled at finding the hidden corners of our lives where we never expect to meet it. Forthose of us who discover our neurodivergence later in life, the grief…
Finding Light in the Darkness: A Mother’s Journey Through Grief After Child Loss
In June of 2016, my family changed forever when my ten-year-old daughter passed away. She’d had a lengthy battle with cancer, and while her treatments had been successful, they had…
Living With – And Through – Intense Grief
Have you ever felt like you were drowning? It’s a startling feeling. It begins with you feeling as if you have no control over your body and your surroundings. That…
Beyond Breastfeeding: Embracing Grief and Unconditional Love
I always envisioned breastfeeding as a sacred rite of passage into motherhood—a seamless continuation of nurturing my child, just as I had throughout pregnancy. To hold my baby close, providing…
Growing Up Without a Father’s Love: A Journey Of Grief and Healing
For much of my childhood and teenage years, I lived with both my parents, but emotionally, I missed my father. My home wasn’t the warm, nurturing space every child dreams…
How to Help a Friend Grieving a Pet
Losing a pet is like losing a family member. It’s a tough experience that can leave people feeling lost, alone, and completely heartbroken. It’s important to remember that grief doesn’t…
The Role of Food in Grief Rituals
When a loved one passes, it’s not uncommon for family, friends, and neighbors to prepare and send food to the grieving family. Out of all the things people can do…
