National weather reports torrential rains in many parts of the country. We’ve seen the devastation of tornadoes in the south. Severe weather events bring loss. As we know, Grief IS a natural consequence of loss. How are you in this moment with these traumatic words...
Gazing out the dew-kissed window watching the golden hues spread across the sky — morning has broken. When was the last time you watched a sunrise break the darkness? What were you feeling as you witnessed the colorful light dissipate the darkness? Did you dread or...
My Dear Community, We collectively mourn this week over the burning of the “Heart of Paris” One news account said: No deaths were reported, but two police officers and a firefighter were injured as 12th-century landmark, Notre Dame Cathedral burned. The blaze erupted...
Dear Community, When someone dies by suicide, we often focus our thoughts on how they died. But the way they died doesn’t define their life. Focus on how they lived! On Monday I answered a call and heard wracking sobs. Shock blocked her words. Despair...
Dear Community, Is there a date you dread? A death day anniversary? The birthday, death day, or anniversary date you ‘celebrate’ without your loved one’s earthly presence? One of those dates for me is January 24th. Without looking at a calendar I can feel the...
If You Each Had a Broken Leg, How Would Life Be? Once again, a surprise email arrived Monday morning from a colleague who has a grieving client. My colleague asked some pointed questions. How do I support her (my client that I have referred to you)? How do you...
