The Fog Lifts and Surrender Begins
When the shock and numbness begin to wear off, reality starts to sink in around the edges. When it happens is different for everyone. Sometimes it’s a few weeks, sometimes it’s a few months. There is no timetable. Almost everyone experiences anxiety. There...
On Grieving the Loss of a Pet
Today I’m sharing an article addressing the deep grief people experience when they lose a pet. It offers helpful suggestions on what to say and what not to say to someone grieving this kind of loss. It also give suggestions on how you can be supportive....
The holidays can be tough, especially when we’re grieving
I love the holidays with all its rituals, traditions and celebrations. It’s a time for family and friends, for coming together, to be thankful, to celebrate, and to share. It’s how I felt before my first husband died more than twenty years ago, and it’s how I feel...
Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep by Mary Elizabeth Frye
Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep by Mary Elizabeth Frye Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you...
How to Find the Right Therapist
In this time of pandemic, uncertainty, and loss, many of us are struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, and more. Finding a qualified mental health professional for support is more important than ever. And, you might be wondering, how do I find the right therapist...
YOU ARE NOT ALONE is offered in print, audiobook, and Kindle.
Words of Comfort is for anyone who is newly grieving or who is still deeply feeling the loss of someone they lost in the past.
Toolbox Video Series
Learn and practice simple techniques to help you feel calm whenever you are anxious.