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
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