One of the most common struggles through loss is feeling alone. We hope that these raw glimpses into real stories bring community to your own grief journey.
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Grief is holding that old photograph over and over again. Over time, we notice more things about it. It develops wear and tear — but only because we treasure it so much. That’s the lens that grief gives us. We zoom in, zoom out and analyze every part of our past with our loved one…hoping that some of the memories will carry us through the present heartache.
Read MoreSo, what the heck do we do on a day that highlights the loss in our lives? To start, I want you to know that Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in the early 1900s after she lost her mother. She wanted to honor the sacrifices her mother had made for her and Mother’s Day was born. It’s interesting that Mother’s Day originated from a grieving daughter, and yet, those that have experienced the loss feel like they can’t participate on the holiday.
Read MoreI remember a friend of mine expressed that she couldn’t bare to discuss her parent’s end-of-life plans with them. It was “too hard” and “she didn’t want to go there”. Read about how 15 minutes of this conversation is the most loving thing you can do for your loved ones.
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