Jody McComas 
“Recovery” can be a complicated word when it comes to grief. I’ve heard people say, “You never recover from loss.”Or, “I’ll never be the same after this.” And they’re not wrong. Loss changes you. But when I use the word recovery, I’m not talking about “getting over it.” That’s a myth—and one that often causes more harm than … Read more
Our bodies really do keep the score. Often our bodies start sending signals long before our hearts and minds slow down enough to pay attention. When we experience grief, it affects our entire being — heart, mind, and body. Grief is a stressor on the whole system. When we avoid addressing grief, or when we … Read more
My Path to Grief Recovery Work For years, I considered going back to school to earn a Master’s in Counseling. I’ve revisited that idea many times. But with high school and college-aged kids, the timing hasn’t felt right. I need to prioritize getting them launched first. And honestly, I kept asking myself a bigger question: … Read more