Our pain isn’t optional, but sometimes we add suffering on top of our pain. Learning how to recognize and reduce our suffering is one of the ways that we can better cope with the pain of loss.

If you’re supporting a child who is grieving, here are some links and resources for information and support.

Let’s talk about how systems like toxic capitalism, white supremacy, and patriarchy impact the experience of loss.

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.

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?

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?

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 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.

If someone else’s grief irritates or annoys you, what might that be telling you about what you need?

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.