


Where are you on The Missing Them Scale?
When beginning a grief session with someone, I usually ask, “How are you in this moment?” And then I follow up with, “On a scale of 1-10, how’s your grief?” or “On a scale of 1-10 how much are you missing them?” Why? Because these questions...
Are you afraid of being happy?
My Dear Community, Many questions arise for those grappling with grief’s grip. Questions like: Will I always be in pain? When will the sadness leave? If I am happy, will I forget him/her/them Grief lives in the body. And the body tells the truth. Navigating the world...
Are you afraid of forgetting them?
It’s scary when the memories of our loved ones fade like the ink on a newspaper, disappearing over time. This exercise can help you avoid that fear.

The Mind – as it encounters grief
During my long grief journey, I’ve learned two things. 1) Healing is a three-phased process going through, Raw Grief, Fragile Grief, and Gentle Grief. 2) The body tells the truth. It reveals where trauma lodges in your body. Then you can recognize it, relate to it,...