Losing a parent hits you in a way that words can hardly define. It’s a deep, all-encompassing ache that settles into your core and steals the breath right from your…
It Is Okay To Grieve Stuff
Why Our Things Mean So Much and Why It’s So Hard to Let Them Go Most people own many different possessions, and sooner or later, they need to be replaced…
The Complicated Reality of Grieving Your Abuser
Contrary to popular belief, grieving your abuser’s death is not always cause for celebration. The reality of grieving your abuser is a complex array of emotions that can leave you feeling estranged from loved ones.
The Dichotomy of Hope and Grief in Terminal Illness
Hope for the best and prepare for the worst- is probably the last thing you wish to hear from aclinician. Especially when you have a loved one who is terminally…
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…
Understanding Anticipatory Grief and Caregiver Burnout
Caregiving is a rewarding experience for those who enjoy caring for others. As a career it is rewarding and as a helpful choice by a loved one, it is an…
Memorializing Your Pet
Creative Ways To Honor and Remember Them Pets aren’t just like family, they are family – and losing them can cause as much grief as losing a close friend or…
