Holding Space Together or Walking One-on-One
Grief is not one-size-fits-all. It doesn’t follow a schedule. It doesn’t arrive with instructions. And it certainly doesn’t disappear on command. Some days it whispers, and other days it roars. But one thing is certain—we aren’t meant to carry it alone. When you’re grieving, finding the right kind of support can feel overwhelming. Do you […]
Grief Needs Good Company: The Right Friends Make All the Difference
Grief has a way of stripping life down to its rawest layers. Suddenly, everyday routines feel foreign, conversations feel heavy, and the world keeps spinning while yours stands still. It’s during these fragile, aching seasons that friendship doesn’t just matter—it becomes essential. Not just any friendship, though. I’m talking about the kind of sacred, soul-level […]
Turning Pain into Purpose
I know this may sound overwhelming to some of you right now—especially when the ache is still fresh, when the world feels like it’s moving on without you, and you’re left holding the broken pieces of what used to be. But I want you to hear this: you are not alone, and your pain does […]
Grief is Incredibly Unpredictable
Grief is incredibly unpredictable. 💔 One moment you might feel like you’re finally catching your breath, and the next, you’re drowning in a wave of sadness that came out of nowhere. And the truth is… that’s normal. Here’s why this happens — and what it means: 🌊 Grief isn’t linear — it’s more like waves […]
Grief doesn’t clock in or out. 💔
I am sure some of you may be able to relate to this. A friend lost her spouse of 30 years — a profound loss that changed everything in her world. She took five days off, returned to work, and tried to carry on. But soon, she felt the weight of it all. Overwhelmed. Anxious. […]
Honoring my Mother
My journey to becoming a grief coach has, like many of yours, been beyond unexpected. When I say I have stood at the doorway of grief more times than I care to remember, it’s not just a phrase — it’s a reality I know all too well. 💔 In January of 2011, I lost my […]
💞 Mom’s Advice… If She Could Speak Today 💞
If mom were here today, I’d like to imagine she’d pull you close, and remind you of a few simple but powerful truths. Maybe they’re things she said all the time. Maybe they’re things you wish you could still hear. Maybe they are the things you needed or wanted to hear. But in the quiet […]
After the Loss
I saw a quote recently that said, “When the funeral ends and the people go home, that’s when the real funeral begins.” And that hit me hard. It resonated with me to my core. I’ve been on both sides of this more times than I care to count—and I can tell you, it’s true. […]
Smiling through a Memory
I remember when I couldn’t even look at this memory without being swallowed by pain . It would send me spiraling, reminding me of everything I lost. But now, when it pops up, I smile. I feel grateful. It reminds me of a once-in-a-lifetime love that was real, deep, and beautiful. I’m thankful every time […]
Why New Grief Feels Different from Older Grief
Grief evolves over time. The pain of fresh loss is intense, raw and overwhelming, while older grief changes, becoming something we learn to carry differently. Here’s why new grief feels so different from grief that has been with us for a while: 🔹 The Shock Factor – In the beginning, grief can feel surreal, […]