Grief makes for a difficult journey, no matter your age, gender, or background. However, for a young person, it can be especially confusing. The average child or teen hasn’t had…
The Profound Shift: Life Before and After Loss
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…
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…
Why We Feel Guilty for Grieving: Unpacking the Emotional Conflict
Our society often has a disconnected way of navigating grief. While things like meal trains and house upkeep can help a person cope as they grieve, the feelings of comparison…
Navigating the Waves of Grief
Grief has often been compared to the sea. Some days the waves crash all around you, requiring you to fight to survive. Other days the sea is choppy, and though…
Grief & Identity: Exploring How Loss Shapes Our Sense of Self
Grief and loss can overwhelm individuals, much like a storm. Losing a loved one, facing divorce, medical issues, or job loss can leave individuals searching for ways to cope with…
