Learning to Accept Happiness Without Guilt
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“27 Missed Calls from Mom” Image source: Pexels The most significant events often leave an indelible image in our minds.…
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The Orphaned Adult
With the death of my mom, I lost my last parent. Being 32 and parentless is a punch to the gut, one that knocks you to the ground and leaves you bloodied to face the world ahead. It makes you face yourself in ways you weren’t prepared for; it forces you to look in the mirror and see who you are, maybe even for the first time.
How to Avoid Losing Sleep When You Lose a Loved One
The loss of a loved one can have a multitude of negative effects on your life. If the loss of a loved one is keeping you up at night, take a look at this list of ideas for improving your sleep. Hopefully at least one will offer some respite.
Tips for Helping Kids Transition Back to School after a Death Has Occurred
This post originally appeared on August 22, 2018. We’ve updated dates for our child and teen grief offerings found at the end of this post. It’s typical for parents and…
Paying Homage to My Dad on Father’s Day
I was 10 when Dances with Wolves came out. I thought it was a beautiful film, but all my family took from it was the humor in nicknaming people after their…
Let Me Tell You Who I Am Now
I am still a person like you, with a life like yours, yet not. I am still a mother like you, yet not at all like you, all at the…
Managing Sleep While Grieving
Losing a loved one can take a large toll on your emotional well-being. It’s very common to experience many challenges going through daily life activities while you’re in a period…
Reuse, Repair, Reimagine, Reclaim
While on a recent vacation, I walked past a thrift store with the words, “Reuse, Repair, Reimagine, Reclaim It!” emblazoned across the outer walls of the building. I was so…
