The One Phrase to Stop Saying to Someone in Grief
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 … Read more
Grief Isn’t the Problem. Avoiding It Is
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 … Read more
Can You Ever “Recover” from Grief?
“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 … Read more
19 Signs of Unresolved or Prolonged Grief (And What To Do About It)
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 … Read more
Healing Unresolved Grief: Why I Became Certified Through the Grief Recovery Institute
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 … Read more
When Faith Feels Complicated: Healing from Church Hurt and Spiritual Grief
If you’ve been hurt in church or faith spaces, you’re not alone. If your faith feels complicated, confusing, or messy right now, you’re not alone. As someone who worked in … Read more
Strained Relationships Are are Hitting an All Time High (And What to Do About it)
Fractured or painful relationships are an epidemic today. I don’t go a day without having, or seeing a conversation online about it. In the past 6-10 years So many have … Read more
10 Myths about Grief that are Holding You Back
We will ALL experience loss in our lives which means we will all experience grief; It’s a universal experience. What isn’t a universal experience is being taught healthy ways to … Read more
Does the New Year Surface New Grief? Remember these Six Things
New Year New You right? We’ve heard that thrown around a lot and I do love a good chance to start again, but just because the new year rolls over … Read more
Holiday Grief Hits Different
The holidays can usher in deep sadness and grief that sits differently in your heart than it does other times of the year. For many, it’s not a merry or … Read more
The Tricky Business of Forgiveness
There are so many misconceptions about what it is, what it entails and as soon as someone says “You should forgive them.” I’m willing to bet a big wall of … Read more
The Grief of Losing a Friendship
We talk a lot about grief when it comes to death, or even divorce, but we don’t often name the grief that comes from losing a friendship. Maybe it was … Read more
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