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Not everyone looks forward to Mother’s Day. Some people just try to get through it. Mother’s Day is coming. And every year, it shows up wrapped in the same things—flowers, cards, brunch reservations, picture-perfect posts. But if we’re being honest…it doesn’t feel that way for everyone. I’ve never been someone who pretends to understand…
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What grief taught me about becoming someone new Last night, I did something that stretched me more than I expected. I spoke live at the Global Grief Conference. And I won’t sugarcoat it—I was uncomfortable. Not the “a little nervous” kind of uncomfortable.The kind where your heart is pounding, your thoughts feel louder than…
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The moment I wanted to tell grief to f*** off Have you ever been so frustrated, so disappointed, that it almost lit a fire in you? Not the quiet, tearful kind of grief—but the kind that makes you clench your jaw and think, this isn’t how I want things to be. I’ve been sitting in…
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Re-Learning Joy Joy doesn’t erase grief. It balances it. Have you ever heard the phrase bittersweet? That’s what I think of when I picture laughing while crying at the same time… hurting and loving in the same breath. Because grief and joy can exist together. Even when it feels confusing. A new baby is born—…
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Have you ever felt just… off? Not sad.Not angry.Not even sure what the emotion is—just not yourself. That’s where I’ve been. My head and my heart have felt like an indoor Category 5 hurricane—spinning, loud, overwhelming, with no clear place to land. I missed my friend’s funeral… and that’s been sitting heavy with me.…
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If you’re tired of being strong, rest here awhile. Have you ever felt exhausted… but not just physically? The kind of tired that sleep doesn’t fix. The kind that sits in your chest, your thoughts, your body. That’s not weakness. That’s grief. Grief doesn’t just show up as sadness. It shows up as fatigue.…
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Have you ever been so frustrated, so disappointed, that it almost lit a fire in you? Not the quiet, tearful kind of grief—but the kind that makes you clench your jaw and think, this isn’t how I want things to be. I’ve been sitting in that space lately. There’s a class I want to…
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Life has been moving fast lately, and if I’m being completely transparent, my brain has been pulled in about twenty different directions. The home health company I’m helping build from the ground up has been getting busier and requiring more of my focus than I realized it would. It’s exciting and exhausting all at…
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Children experience grief long before they have the words to explain it. While we often associate grief with death, kids can grieve any loss—big or small—because grief is really the experience of something changing that they didn’t choose. This newsletter offers gentle education and practical support for guardians, caregivers, and anyone who loves a…
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Lately, I’ve been reflecting on a group that is so often overlooked in the grief process: men. Society sometimes expects men to “be strong” or keep emotions tucked away, but the truth is, loss touches everyone—and men deserve the same compassion, support, and understanding as anyone else on this healing journey. One story that…