Are You feeling a little crazy right now? Me too. And we are not alone. People all over the world are feeling gripped with fear, anxiety, anger, sadness, and a hundred and one different varieties of loss. In short, with grief. People tend to think … [Read more...] about How Do You Cope with Covid-19? One Day at a Time.
Grief Loss and Bereavement
Ho Ho Hell
Are the holidays hard for you? If so, you are not alone. A lot of people struggle at this time of year. Surprisingly more than you might have thought. If you’re someone who suffers while others are celebrating, you’re probably carrying an added … [Read more...] about Ho Ho Hell
When You’re Struggling with Difficult Losses
This past Saturday, I buried a childhood friend. A few months before she died, she shared a memory with me: the two of us, sitting together under the stars, talking on the bunk steps at summer camp. It never occurred to me then that this day could … [Read more...] about When You’re Struggling with Difficult Losses
I’ll Never Be the Same
Have you ever felt this way? It's a feeling that can follow a really good experience. More commonly, though, it's when you've lost a piece of your heart that it gets your full attention. And in either case, there's a very real sense in which it's … [Read more...] about I’ll Never Be the Same
When You Lose a Beloved Animal
Saying goodbye can feel excruciating. If you’ve ever had to say goodbye to a beloved animal, you know the uniquely wrenching sorrow that can follow this kind of loss. And even if you have no personal experience with it, I’ll bet you know and … [Read more...] about When You Lose a Beloved Animal