Grief is an incredibly complex series of emotions that one can feel when they have lost a loved one. It is not a simple process that one goes through in…
A Guide To Understanding The Stages of Grief
Navigating through the various stages of grief is a journey that looks different for everyone. This guide will provide you with further insight into what to expect during the stages…
Why We Cannot Compare Our Grief to Others
From an outsider’s perception, situations involving grief and loss may look similar but that’s rarely the case for those experiencing the loss of a loved one. Grief comes in all…
Coping with Grief Triggers in Everyday Life
Have you ever been in the middle of something and suddenly felt overwhelmed with sadness? You were washing dishes, and then, out of nowhere, it hit you. These are called…
The Myth of Closure: Why Acceptance Doesn’t Mean ‘Getting Over’ Grief
According to the Swiss-American psychiatrist Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, individuals cope with grief in five stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. This theory has since been adapted and now includes seven stages,…
When a Child Chooses to Estrange: Is There Hope For Reconciliation
The estrangement between parents and children happens due to several reasons and can range from mistreatment/abuse, disagreements about the past, traumatic experiences or incompatible views. This can be from either…
Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Breakup Grief: Understanding the Stages
Breakup Grief IS Grief—Full Stop. If you are like me, you might question how a breakup could feel so unbelievably painful. “Breakups happen every day. There’s simply no way this…
The Loss Of A Parent: Finding Ways To Cope
Our parents do not need to be biological to be considered “mother” and “father”. Our parents can be both biological or non-biological, and still mean the world to us. With…
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…
