You Knew How to Grieve When You Came Here

You Knew How to Grieve When You Came Here

You didn’t forget how to grieve.
You were taught to stop.  You were born into this world knowing exactly what to do with pain. You cried when it hurt. You screamed when you were scared. You reached out when you needed comfort. There was no hesitation. No shame. No...
Lean Into the Shit: Why Avoiding Your Grief Is Making It Worse

Lean Into the Shit: Why Avoiding Your Grief Is Making It Worse

Let’s get one thing straight:
Grief is not polite.
It’s not pretty.
It’s not manageable.  Grief is raw, heavy, and disruptive.
It doesn’t care about your schedule.
It doesn’t respond to positive thinking.
And it will not wait quietly while you try to “stay...
Your Grief Story Is More Than Just the Day You Lost Them

Your Grief Story Is More Than Just the Day You Lost Them

Your grief story is not just about who you lost or how they died.
It’s about what you lost.  I didn’t just lose a person.
I lost my best friend.
I lost my protector.
I lost the one who understood me without words.
I lost the one person I could collapse into at the end...