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…
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 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…
The Impact of Collective Grief on Communities
Collective grief is when a community experiences a significant loss together, regardless of any connection they may have to the victims. This type of grief usually occurs with events such…
Navigating Grief in the Workplace: Balancing Professional and Personal Loss
One of the unfortunate realities of losing a loved one is that life around you goes on as normal. While you want to grieve, there are still bills to pay,…
Finding Light in the Darkness: Moments of Joy and Hope Amidst the Stages of Grief
Grief affects everyone differently. For some, it manifests as physical torment such as a deformity or injury; for others, it can be an emotional and spiritual setback such as the…
Finding Comfort in Community: Connecting with Others and Sharing Joyful Memories During Grief
Connection with others is a fundamental need for humans. Lacking these connections can lead to depression, loneliness and a state of ennui – which is an unfortunately commonality in the…
