Handling the loss of a relationship can be tough, yet the discourse of relationship grief often focuses exclusively on the breakup of intimate partnerships. The truth is, sometimes a friendship breaking down can be just as hard to cope with. Some research shows – maybe even harder. Friendships are incredibly important! Social and emotional needs […]
Some goodbyes hit hard and you feel them right away. Others sneak up quietly, almost without warning. Like finishing a show you really love or realizing a habit you’ve had forever isn’t really a part of your life anymore. They’re small but somehow they hit anyway. Like right now, I’m reading a series that I […]
Grief always follows loss – except when it doesn’t. Anticipatory grief is a period of mourning before a loss has happened. This can be experienced by individuals in a variety of different situations where a loss is impending. It may come about due to a life-altering diagnosis for yourself or another person, upon reflecting on […]
Have you noticed how the leaves have been falling lately? Like, really watching them as they drift and swirl before landing softly on the ground? There is something about it that always makes me stop for a moment. It feels peaceful and a little comforting, even though it reminds me that things are changing. Watching […]
Grief often shows up in our lives when we least expect it. We usually think of grief as something tied to the loss of a loved one, but it’s a feeling that can come up in so many different ways. It can come from the end of a friendship, ending a relationship, a shift in […]
Talking to children about death can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Many parents, relatives, and caregivers have the desire to protect their children from the heavy feelings associated with death. However, children should be given the opportunity to grieve just as we do when faced with the death of someone close to them. Choosing not to […]