The Montfort Group

When we choose to create

back to all As much as I- a huge writing enthusiast- love to work out new ways to say things, there have certainly been many times in my life when words have failed me. At least, the kinds of words that make sense in normal human conversation. As vital as it is to reach out […]

Beauty In The Midst Of Heartache

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back to all I remember it like it was yesterday, even though what I’m about to share happened several years ago.  It was late and the Dallas skyline was visible from my hospital room. I remember gazing at the neon lights, the towering skyscrapers against a dark, velvety sky, and the hum of cars just […]

Why Pain Is the Secret Ingredient to a Meaningful Life

back to all We’re all familiar with pain. It’s the uninvited guest that shows up in our lives at the worst possible moments, making everything feel heavier, harder, and less hopeful. From the sting of a paper cut to the deep ache of losing someone we love, pain touches every corner of our existence. But […]

9 Ways To Cope With A Breakup

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Breaking up with someone can be a difficult and emotional experience, but there are steps you can take to heal and move forward.

My Grief Through the Holidays

Lori and Mom

For the first time in 66 years, I won’t hear my mother’s voice on Christmas day. She died five months ago after a brief illness.

How to Deal With Emotional Loneliness

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Human beings are wired for connection, and we need it to survive and thrive. Cultivating connections in relationships with ourselves and others can help combat loneliness along with these six prevention techniques. 

Six Tips for Managing Grief During the Holidays

back to all Grief is difficult at any time of the year but none more so than over the holidays. Have you lost a loved one, a relationship, a job or suffered another kind of loss this holiday season? These can amplify it even more. Bombarded with advertising messages of family gatherings and ho ho […]