Apr 2, 2021
The vast, contrasting experiences of change are sometimes overwhelming. “I feel as if it isn’t real.” “My mood changes over the slightest things.” “I feel so relieved.” “I never knew it would hurt so bad!” “Why do I feel out of control.” “I’m so lonely.” “I don’t...
Apr 2, 2021
So what is grief, exactly? How come I never learned about it? And how can the same word be applied to death of a family member AND to the more trivial, like missing a vacation due to the pandemic? We may suddenly find ourselves in a world full of grief, without...
May 11, 2019
As a psychotherapist often working with those in grief, I observe some intricacies of how holidays can be challenging. Mother’s Day can be especially complex. Some folks will celebrate with brunch and flowers, as they enjoy a close or amicable relationship with their...
Oct 18, 2018
This post is contributed and authored by Sara Bailey. Read more about Sara at TheWidow.net. Thank you, Sara! It is common for grief to cause sleep issues including insomnia. While it may seem like a harmless symptom, the truth is that sleep deprivation can have a...
Oct 10, 2018
How are you at making up your mind? This post is for anyone who struggles with procrastination, commitments, motivation, or making decisions…especially while experiencing an emotional “slump,” or what may be stealth grief. First, put simply, grief is a result of...
Feb 3, 2018
they did not tell me it would hurt like this no one warned me about the heartbreak we experience with friends where are the albums i thought there were no songs sung for it i could not find the ballads or read the books dedicated to writing the grief we fall into when...