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…
The Dangers of Platitudes When it Comes to Grief
“Your mom would want you to be happy.” I heard this a lot while navigating the new world that existed without my mom. Of course, my mom would want me…
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…
I Think What You Are Going Through Is Grief.
In December 2011, my grandfather passed away and my life spiraled out of control. I hated the world, I hated my career, I felt the world (or God) was being…
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…
Empathy behind the Mask: Personal Stories of Grief from My Experience as a Medical Student
Who knows I’m grieving as I walk- as I write this? I have seen people engulfed in acute grief, depths unfathomable to my prior understanding. Is grief part of what…
A Story of Pet Love, Loss, and Lessons in Resilience
Fur-Ever in My Heart Reflecting on the past year, I encountered a profound loss that reshaped my understanding of love, grief, and resilience. My dog, Treasure, a being who had…
