One of Those Days

One of Those Days

And then there are the days when the missing is just more intense. It feels like there is an enormous absence in our life and we just feel like crap. There is nothing we can do about it.  We can’t shift into anything that feels positive or hopeful. One of those...
Well Meaning People Giving Poor Advice

Well Meaning People Giving Poor Advice

One of the hardest parts about grieving is that the people around us who love us, and who care about us, try to help us by giving us advice that is not helpful. Don’t get me wrong, I realize that these are good people with big hearts, but they often do not understand...
I Don’t Know What I’m Feeling

I Don’t Know What I’m Feeling

That’s the kicker. That’s it right there. That, at least in my experience, is one of the most difficult parts of grieving. I don’t know what I am feeling. There is so much discomfort. As we sit in this – there is a sensing of wanting to move. It is like we want to...
Hospice Palliative Care Week

Hospice Palliative Care Week

Happy National Hospice Palliative Care Week!  Yes, that’s right, the first week of May is National Hospice Palliative Care Week in Canada. In honor of this, we thought we would share some information on what Hospice Palliative Care is. “Hospice Palliative Care is...
The Naming of Emotions

The Naming of Emotions

When we grieve, our emotions will have their way with us. One person I spoke with described it as playing with that toy where things pop up, and you are supposed to hit it with your hammer before it disappears again. It’s like that with our emotions when we are...