Something Horrible Has Happened (And I’m Not Coping)

Something Horrible Has Happened (And I’m Not Coping)

Relentless grief doesn’t have to consume your life. Here are some ways to cope when something terrible happens so you can feel joy again. A broken heart has so many causes: From deaths to divorces and financial changes to fighting with a loved one. There’s no escaping...
Why Do We Avoid Hard Feelings?

Why Do We Avoid Hard Feelings?

Most of us learn to stifle our emotions from a young age. Leaning into hard feelings sets us up for long-term healing. Here’s how to do it. Outrunning our harder emotions might seem immediately attractive, but it doesn’t have a very promising shelf life. With over 35...
How to Respond to Negative Comments on Social Media

How to Respond to Negative Comments on Social Media

Death and grief are often newsworthy events that make their way onto social media where faceless strangers and online critics can post hurtful comments. Do these 3 things instead of responding to trolls. If there is one thing everyone has in 2022, it’s an opinion. ...
Is My Anger a Result of My Grief?

Is My Anger a Result of My Grief?

Many who grieve exhibit anger or fits of rage. Here are some signs your grief is manifesting as anger and how to find healing and hope. When anger takes hold of you in the weeks or months following the death of a loved one, you may begin to wonder: Is it me or the...
How to Deal with Triggers

How to Deal with Triggers

Anything that brings up memories of a loss you endured is a trigger. Triggers are inevitable—healing and learning from them is a choice. Losing a loved one is an unimaginably painful wound that feels like it will never heal. It hurts so bad that you think you’ll feel...
4 Things to Remember if You’re Grieving While Parenting

4 Things to Remember if You’re Grieving While Parenting

Parenting is hard enough on its own, but adding grief to the equation can make everyday life feel impossible. Here are some tips to help you facilitate healing and hope for your family after loss or trauma. When Erica lost her 10-year-old son in a drowning accident,...