I’m someone who feels my feelings. I don’t run from them. I name them and confront them and sit with them. I’ve learned to be
Category: Recovery
Podcast: “A Mindful Approach To Loss”
Season 2 of my podcast “Beauty In The Breakdown: Living & Loving Life After Loss” now includes Episode 8: “A Mindful Approach To Loss.” In this
Podcast: “Coping”
Season 2, Episode 4 of my podcast, “Beauty In The Breakdown: Living & Loving Life After Loss,” is now available. In “Coping” I discuss short-term
Post-Traumatic Growth
Post-traumatic WHAT? “Trauma doesn’t result in growth!” you might protest. “Trauma results in stress and distress and ruined lives. For goodness sake we even have
Where Suffering Resides
Suffering resides in the space between expectation and reality. I’ll offer a few examples: Expectation: that my son would outlive me. Reality: He did not. Expectation: that
When Children Grieve
When young people experience the death of a loved one (including pets), there is that extra layer of care we take because children are often
Ask For Help
Some of us are uncomfortable asking for help under any circumstances. Even if we’re sick or injured. Even if someone we love has just died.
Don’t Be Strong
When we encounter someone who is grieving, we tend to want to say things that will help them feel better, perhaps even help them feel
Unlearning What To Say & Do
What’s one of the first things we’re told when we experience loss as young children? When something disappoints us, or our feelings get hurt, or
Podcast: “Beauty In The Breakdown”
I have what I hope will be an exciting announcement: I’m going to be hosting a podcast! The plan is to interview “experts” on the
Getting Over It
How do you get over the loss of a loved one? People may WANT you to get over it. Think of those friends and family
