…While They Are Still Here. When my Dad died it felt like we lost my Mom too. Time stopped for her at that very moment, the grief of losing him…
Understanding Male Grief: Breaking Stereotypes
Grief is a universal experience, but we don’t all cope with it the same way. Due to societal expectations and stereotypes, men often find it especially difficult to express their…
Supporting a Partner with Borderline Personality Disorder Through Grief
Grieving the loss of a loved one is an inherently tumultuous experience, but for folks with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), grief can feel like an unending challenge rife with extremities….
Surviving Breakup Grief with Borderline Personality Disorder
In late 2022, I ended a nearly 7-year-long relationship with the person I thought I’d marry and start a family with. Like anyone in this position, many issues culminated in…
Rebuilding Intimacy After the Loss of a Partner
Losing a partner can be one of the most devastating griefs one can experience. Surprisingly, it’s quite common that when older adults lose a spouse, they die shortly after. Researchers…
What the “Free Churro” Monologue from BoJack Horseman Can Teach Us About Grief
Spoiler alert for BoJack Horseman Season 5. For those of us who have had the pleasure (amidst the existential dread) of watching BoJack Horseman, we can attest to the standout…
4 Things I Wish Someone Told Me About Facing Grief at Work
Grief. It’s a small, yet heavy word that forever changes the very core of who we are. When you return to work after experiencing a loss, the weight of grief…
How to Still Show up as a Leader While Grieving
Laura is a charge nurse who often works with patients and families who are experiencing grief. When someone dies on her shift, she is usually responsible for talking to the…
Finding Healing Through Compassion: The Therapeutic Power of Kindness While Grieving
“I don’t know what to do with all the love I have for her. I don’t know where to put it now.” These poignant lines from the 2016 miniseries Fleabag…
The Role of Funerals and Memorial Services in Grieving
After she died in 2018, the family of Aretha Franklin planned three public viewings before her funeral. She donned a different, but still fabulous, outfit at each viewing. When speaking…
