It’s Necessary

It’s Necessary

I love this Quote. It tells me that grief is not to be diminished or ignored. It gives us permission to do the necessary work that is involved in grieving a loss. I love that he says that grief is a necessity. For some of us, this can be hard to hear, however;...
As The Seasons Change

As The Seasons Change

First of all, I would like to apologize for not sending out a post for a while. It has been an eventful summer here. And once again the seasons change. For some of us, summer is a time when we are more able to enjoy the days and put our grief aside for a while. I...
In Your Own Way

In Your Own Way

We are all unique. Our relationship with our person is unique, how we cope and hold our grief is unique. We are individuals. While there are commonalities in grief, it is important to remember that we will all grieve differently. Well meaning people will expect you to...
So Many Changes

So Many Changes

This has been a theme of conversation within the groups that I facilitate and with friends who have lost a loved one lately. There have been so many changes over time. The death of their person is still, after all this time, affecting their lives. Family dynamics have...
Tea Time for the Soul

Tea Time for the Soul

We are so happy that we are finally able to offer our drop-in grief support group again. People are able to come and grieve in community – with others who are experiencing the same thing. I love Tea Time, I find it amazing to watch a group of people, all unique and...
A Thimble Full at a Time

A Thimble Full at a Time

One of my favorite authors, Alan Wolfelt, tells us that we need to embrace the pain of the loss. I have shared this with people and they roll their eyes and say embrace – I don’t think so. I totally understand this reaction. Sometime the pain of grief can be so...