Most people who have experienced grief find themselves wondering how long the pain is going to last. Unfortunately, there isn’t a timeline for healing.  The duration of the grieving process varies from person to person, depending on how they care for themselves. It is important to remember that no matter how long it takes, there is always hope beyond grief.  … Read More

To lose someone to suicide can feel like a double blow. There is the grief over your loved one’s death. And the unanswered questions of why, and what you could have done differently that people bereaved by suicide often have. As well as the stigma when it comes to suicide. There’s just a lot going on.  It’s important to remember … Read More

Everyone will experience loss at some point. The death of a loved one is difficult to process. That is one reason grief groups were invented. Recognizing that a supportive community makes grieving a little easier to navigate.  The Benefits of a Grief Support Group A good grief and loss support group can make all the difference in equipping people to … Read More

The most important thing for a grieving person to know is this: It will get better. In time. The pain will start to ease, and you will feel like you can get back to living again. Whether it’s the pain of daily activities or you are struggling with the hurt of holiday grief, healing will happen. Grief Won’t Always Be in … Read More

If you look in Webster’s dictionary, grief is defined as a deep sadness, caused especially by someone’s death. Those of us who have suffered through grief know it can feel like a deep ocean. Drowning you in the realization that you will never see a recently passed loved one again in your earthly life.  We want you to know there … Read More

Grief is a natural reaction to the loss of a loved one, and we typically expect strong emotions at that point. But there are often a host of physical symptoms of grief that can significantly affect one’s well-being.  Grief can make individuals more susceptible to physical problems like insomnia and chest pain. This highlights how deeply intertwined our emotional and physical … Read More

Have you ever heard of the 5 stages of grief? Or the seven stages of grief? Or 9 stages of grief? I’ve even seen these and longer lists with additional stages circulating on the internet. While these lists are helpful,  the concept of the stages of grief as a step-by-step “how to grieve” program isn’t really a formula for grief. Sure, these … Read More

In grief, you will find yourself crying emotional tears. The emotions vary from sadness and loneliness to anger and frustration, to name a few.  Losing someone you care about is always hard. And there’s not a specific timeline of how long it’s ‘appropriate’ or ‘normal’ to find yourself crying after the loss.  However, there are a few guidelines or clues … Read More

Grief can often have a mind of its own and is on its own timeline. It might not be what typically comes to mind when you think of the grieving process. You may have heard of the stages of grief, or maybe you have no clue what grief will look like.  Most likely, when you’re grieving, you’ll know. Life will … Read More

Dealing with the loss of a spouse is a uniquely complicated process. You bump into their absence at every turn. Unless your spouse traveled a lot for work, it’s impossible to ignore or pretend they aren’t actually gone for good.  But how long does it take to grieve a spouse? To mourn, process, and move on? And is it possible … Read More