Rewriting My Story: Finding Peace, Purpose, and Truth
Turning 70 this past year has been a turning point for me. I recognize my need to find clarity is essential in the last quarter of my life. The way I live my life is my legacy, my story. I am focused on simplifying life, enjoying quiet times, and living intently. My relationship with “my […]
Carrying Grief Forward
My first memory of death and grief took place in 1964 when I was 10 years old. Within months of one another, I lost my great-grandmother and my aunt. I remember my response to both of their deaths was envisioning them as angels looking over our family. Fast forward to my adulthood, I have experienced […]
Support Someone with PTSD: People Begin to Heal as Soon as They Feel Heard.
The quote, “It is not in my past. It is in my every day,” addresses the struggles of individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition that can develop after going through a distressing life-changing event. These struggles include, yet are not limited to, anxiety, difficulties with trust, lack of confidence, and problem solving. An individual […]
Finding Meaning and Hope Amid Your Loss
Bereavement expert, David Kessler talks about finding meaning following the loss of a loved one. Kessler describes meaning to be personal, only you can find your own meaning. Finding meaning takes time. Grief is like a bridge connecting the pain of loss and the hope of creating a new life for yourself. Loss takes away; […]
Helping Kids Understand Loss and Grief: Explaining Death to Your Child
Death is one of the hardest subjects to introduce to young children, especially when grownups are struggling to deal with their own grief. When asked what the best way is to provide children with an understanding of death and how to teach them ways to grieve, there is no perfect answer. There are guides for […]