A Time of Grief

A Time of Grief

I’m noticing that we are getting much better as a culture at acknowledging grief. The loss that is upon us is cause for grief and things that are important in your own processing are: Every loss is unique – allow yourself to acknowledge what you are feeling without...
Sugar Addiction and Processing Loss

Sugar Addiction and Processing Loss

Self-care is so important when moving through loss as we all have in these unprecedented times. I hope you are finding ways to take care of yourselves. That self-care needs to include finding healthy ways to process emotions that are often mismanaged. The emotions of...
Grief During the Holidays

Grief During the Holidays

I had decided to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday this year and stay home for Christmas. I was surprised about how much more sadness I experienced. I have done my grief recovery work with all of my family who have died through these past few years and so the grief...
I Miss My Cat Today

I Miss My Cat Today

Recently, in an interview that I did, I spoke about “riding the wave of grief.”  It is much more empowering than feeling engulfed by the waves that come. What I find most interesting is how memories seem to seep back in with no rhyme or reason. Today I am missing my...
Feelings Buried Alive Never Die…

Feelings Buried Alive Never Die…

Feelings Buried Alive Never Die…this is the title of a book that I recently discovered. I had an experience this weekend that reminded me of this. My friend’s mom had been in the hospital for 50 days and died over the weekend. I was able to spend time with my friend...