by Denise Torgerson | Jan 31, 2022 | Stories
One of the most unfortunate aspects of grieving is that most people have no idea what you are going through. They say inappropriate things to you, not because they want to hurt you, because they simply do not understand. As a griever, it is important that we show up...
by Denise Torgerson | Jan 20, 2022 | Stories
When someone we love dies, our lives change. There is really no getting around this. It is important that we understand this and at the very least hold a little bit of space for it. We struggle when our lives change – especially when it happens without our wanting it...
by Denise Torgerson | Dec 20, 2021 | Stories
I know this is the season of giving. I will admit that giving to others is a very good way to care for yourself. Generosity of time and spirit can be incredibly helpful when we are grieving. However this year, as part of your self-care, I would ask you to be radical....
by Denise Torgerson | Dec 1, 2021 | Stories
As we move into the holidays, I ask you to remember that grief is not just an emotional experience. Oh, I am aware that emotions play a major role in our inner worlds right now. This is a truth. Along with the emotional roller coaster, there are other ways that grief...
by Denise Torgerson | Nov 17, 2021 | Stories
Yes, it is that time of year again when we are all supposed to pretend that we are happy. The season of good cheer, Christmas. For people who are grieving, Christmas can be exhausting. It is so hard pretending to be of good cheer. Often our friends and family are...
by Denise Torgerson | Oct 26, 2021 | Stories
“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable.” ~Fred Rogers Mr. Rogers always had wise words, compassionate words for us all. He understood that to be human is difficult sometimes and he also understood that it...
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