Grief is simultaneously a universal experience and one of the most intimately personal experiences we endure in life. And because the grieving process and journey are so unique, it is vitally important that those experiencing a loss allow themselves to be individual in experiencing and working...
It cannot be overstated that the grieving process is a universal experience--one that every human goes through to one degree or another when he loses someone he loves. But it's further never overstated that the very universal experience of grieving is an extremely personal one....
Have you experienced a loss that you never saw coming? Do you live daily with only memories of a loved one who passed away unexpectedly or at a young age? I experienced a loss that I never saw coming. I couldn't have known how that loss...
The holidays can be a difficult time of year if you're dealing with the loss of a loved one. At times, you might be tempted to forgo a celebration completely--isolating yourself from family and friends who care about you. But before making such a decision...
The title of this blog isn't a happy one. It's not easy to say out loud, and it's not that much easier to type. But as I sit here today thinking about what I want to share with you about grief during the holidays, my mind...
Wherever you're sitting right now, take a look around you. Glance over at the people around you. Smile at that one person who's sitting alone. For just a moment, take a look at everyone in the room with you. Everyone in that room has something...
At one time or another, we have all experienced loss. And even if we haven’t experienced it yet, we will almost certainly experience it at some point in the future. Because loss is something experienced by everyone, the grieving process is universal. But for every...