We Got This All Wrong – The Truth About Grief


We Got This All Wrong – The Truth About Grief


We’ve been grieving all wrong.  Let’s stop sugarcoating it. Let’s stop pretending. The number one reason?
Because we walk through life pretending grief will never touch us.  We think grief is for other people.
Not for us. Not for our marriages, our families, our...
What Is That Grief Shit?

What Is That Grief Shit?

Let’s just say it like it is:
Grief is not just about death.
It’s not just about crying.
And it sure as hell isn’t just about being “sad.”  Grief is a full-body, soul-rattling experience that takes over your nervous system, your appetite, your sleep, your breath—your...
The Science of Grief: What Happens to Your Brain?

The Science of Grief: What Happens to Your Brain?

Grief isn’t just an emotional experience—it’s a biological event that changes the way your brain functions. When you lose someone you love, your body reacts as if it’s under attack. Your brain chemistry shifts, your nervous system goes into survival mode, and even...
How Grief Affects Self-Identity

How Grief Affects Self-Identity

Grief doesn’t just take away a person you love—it can take away who you thought you were. Losing someone close to you can make the world feel unrecognizable, including the version of yourself that once existed. Suddenly, the roles you played, the routines you...
Breaking the Cycle of Grief Avoidance

Breaking the Cycle of Grief Avoidance

Grief is painful. It’s messy, unpredictable, and sometimes unbearable. And because of that, many people do something that feels easier in the moment: they avoid it. They distract themselves with work, social media, endless errands, or mindless TV. They push down their...