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

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 […]

How to support a friend through loss

What matters is that you remember the most important support task is to make a grieving friend feel heard, validated, and cared for.

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 […]

A Mother’s Story: When Joy and Grief Collide

As a mother, it was painful to witness my children’s deep grief. I felt helpless but knew they had to find their way.  No amount of effort could make up for how much they missed their dad and I felt lost in my attempts to navigate parenting by myself.