Jody Mccomas

Grief Recovery Blog

Tips in Working through Grief and Loss from a Certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist.

The One Phrase to Stop Saying to Someone in Grief

By Jody McComas | May 7, 2026

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

By Jody McComas | April 20, 2026

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?

By Jody McComas | April 9, 2026

“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)

By Jody McComas | March 11, 2026

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

By Jody McComas | February 17, 2026

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

By Jody McComas | February 6, 2026

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)

By Jody McComas | January 21, 2026

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

By Jody McComas | January 14, 2026

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

By Jody McComas | January 6, 2026

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

By Jody McComas | November 15, 2025

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

By Jody McComas | November 11, 2025

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

By Jody McComas | November 8, 2025

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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