Jody McComas

One of the biggest themes of grief in my own life has been death. From a very young age, I experienced the deaths of family members and friends. Before I graduated from college, I had attended about a dozen funerals. I thought that was normal. Turns out, it wasn’t. But eventually, every one of us … Read more

Have you noticed yourself feeling more anxious lately? Maybe you wake up and immediately check the headlines.Maybe your body feels tired even after a full night’s sleep.Maybe you swing between outrage, sadness, and complete numbness.Maybe you wonder if anything you do even matters anymore. If so, you may not just be stressed. You may be … Read more

It’s graduation season. Your feed is probably full of smiling photos, caps thrown in the air, proud parents, celebrations and soon, dorm room decorations. And truly, it is beautiful. My daughter’s graduation weekend is still one of my favorite memories. Family and friends gathered to celebrate her. We were so proud. It felt like the beginning of … Read more