The task of cleaning out a deceased loved one’s home is not just a practical challenge but an emotional journey. It involves balancing the preservation of memories with the realities of managing their belongings. This process can be overwhelming, yet it’s an...
Losing someone you love creates immense pain and it is difficult to work through our deep feelings of grief. When you lose a sibling, you face an especially challenging journey of healing. Regardless of where you are in the birth order – younger or older —...
I think it’s worth taking a step back in our grief journeys as we encounter the holidays. We need to put them in perspective. So much of the original intent behind holiday celebrations seems to get lost in our high-speed lives. The holidays get commercialized and...
When we talk about learning to embrace the pain of our losses, I often fall back on the coin metaphor. Love and the pain of loss are two sides of the same coin. Those things which open us most to the pains of grief are rooted most deeply in love. The objects which...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month During the month of May, we honor the many people – past, present, and future -who have been impacted by mental health challenges that can often be stressful and overwhelming. When we are sick, we see our care providers...
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