bereavement
Learning to Accept Happiness Without Guilt
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.
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…
Gabby: From Feral to Family
When I started working at Transitions LifeCare (TL) I didn’t realize I’d receive far more than a paycheck. I’ve been blessed with so much more. I’ve made such wonderful friends…
What No One Tells You About Grief
Grief it brings need the naked freeze caught in the frost Numb unbearable thoughts your inner need fire not lost –Tori Amos – Reindeer King (Native Invader, 2017) I lost my…
W-I-N-T-E-R: How to Honor Your Grief
Things tend to slow down in the winter. The holiday bustle wraps up in a flurry and in settles the cold, quiet calm of winter. In grief, the season can…