Grief is a powerful and universal human emotion that can have a profound impact on an individual’s mental and emotional well-being. It is important to recognize that grief is a natural response to loss, whether it be the death of a loved one, the end of a...
When a friend or loved one is going though a really hard time, the usual holiday greeting may not be quite right. This could be because of a death, divorce, depression, financial struggles or a number of other reasons. We tend to get hung up on “getting it right” so...
I historically wouldn’t have labeled myself as a risk-taker. In fact I went to great lengths to make security, consistency, and predictability my best friends. I did anything within my false sense of control to ward off any form of loss. Financial loss,...
Summer always has a smell to me-ripe jalapenos and bratwurst on the grill. As the sun starts to set while watering the plants, I get a soft but noticeable smell of the green peppers that are ready to be picked. As I hold a pile of them gently in my hand I have an...
So my grandpa died, and while I wanted to use the word recently, the reality is it has been six months. I knew his passing would alter my world, but even using my best therapist skills on myself, I was not prepared when it actually happened. Grief is like an amoeba-it...
