Is Divorce as Painful as Death?

Is Divorce as Painful as Death?

Learn the similarities between death and divorce and how to unpack your grief—your future depends on it. Did you know that almost half of all marriages will end in divorce or separation? That means millions of people walk around with broken hearts, grieving the loss...
Can Grief Cause Cancer?

Can Grief Cause Cancer?

Understanding the Connection Between Grief and Cancer While grief itself does not directly cause cancer, the stress and lifestyle changes that come with intense grief can affect your overall health and well-being. This can potentially impact cancer risk indirectly....
How Grief Affects the Body

How Grief Affects the Body

Grief is a powerful emotion that can have a huge impact on your body. When you’re grieving, you might notice several physical symptoms that can affect your overall health. Here are some common ways grief can affect your body: Physical Symptoms of Grief Fatigue:...
The Grief Storm

The Grief Storm

What is a Grief Storm?  Grief—what no one prepares you for—isn’t a set of steps or a straight path you can follow to get through it. It’s unpredictable. It’s chaotic. It’s everywhere and nowhere all at once. It defies logic.  Some days, I feel fine—almost normal—and...

Understanding the Ripple Effect of Grief: Secondary Losses

Losing a loved one is often seen as one single, overwhelming loss. But grief isn’t just about that one person—it can create a domino effect of losses in other areas of life. These “secondary losses” are changes that come in the wake of the primary loss and affect...
Bad Things Don’t Just Happen to Good People

Bad Things Don’t Just Happen to Good People

Grief and loss are some of the hardest things we can experience in life. And even if we know that bad things can happen, the truth is that we’re never truly prepared for them. Whether it’s losing a loved one, facing a breakup, or experiencing a change in life...