Grieving as an Act of Resistance
Let’s talk about how systems like toxic capitalism, white supremacy, and patriarchy impact the experience of loss.
Father’s Day Resources
Father’s Day can rank as one of the toughest days of the year for many grievers. This post includes resources for grievers and the people who love them.
“I give myself grace.”
It takes so much to move forward after a life-changing loss. When’s the last time you really gave yourself grace for all that you’ve lived through?
How Do You Know If It’s Too Soon?
There are often things that become inaccessible immediately after a loss: places that become too painful to visit, songs that become too hard to hear, hobbies or traditions or vacations that just don’t feel right anymore. How do you know when the time is right to revisit those things again?
Getting Back to Basics
What are the tiny things that help make life just a little more bearable for you during difficult times? What gives you just 1% more of what you need until you can find your bearings again?
Mother’s Day Resources
Mother’s Day can rank as one of the toughest days of the year for many grievers. This post includes resources for grievers and the people who love them.
Feeling Annoyed By Someone Else’s Grief
If someone else’s grief irritates or annoys you, what might that be telling you about what you need?
It’s My Birthday, and It’s Complicated.
Somewhere along the line, without even realizing it, I decided that I would do my best to make this a “normal” fun birthday. Anything “normal” sounded so good.
When is the “Right” time to do Grief Work?
If you’re wondering if it’s the “right” time to turn toward your grief, then the answer is yes. Yes if your loss is recent. Yes if your loss was decades ago. Yes whether your loss was your dog or your spouse or your belief that things will always work out in the end.