One of the most common things we say in grief is often the least helpful. “At least…” Here are some things said to me in times of grief ….. “At least you know you can get pregnant” after an ectopic pregnancy. “At least you have one child” when we had secondary infertility. “At least your daughter … Read more
After years of working with people in ministry, in the church, and in my health and wellness business, I’ve come to believe something deeply: A lot of the pain people carry isn’t just caused by grief…it’s caused by not knowing how to face it. Not knowing how to sit with it.Acknowledge it.Process it. I’ve had … Read more
“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