There's so much doom and gloom in the world that I relish having something to celebrate. Especially here, where I deal with difficult and sad subjects. So let's light up the week with this great news: truly something to celebrate! A number of my friends, both online and local, have been battling ... read more
What kind of grief support helps?
Grief support can be tricky. It's always hard to know how to lend support to loved ones who are grieving. I never like getting flowers because they seem celebratory and even cloying. In some cultures, a card and money are given. That doesn't seem right, either. It's not a wedding. The best of ... read more
If you don’t feel that holiday sparkle
I've been there. I know how that feels. No matter the reason, you just can't get into the season. And oh, there's plenty of reason. So here are some easy tips for getting through this tough time of hard holidays. Remember it's finite. Come January 2, the festivities will be over for most ... read more
Why not toss kindness confetti?
My Gosh, I know some unkind people and I'll bet you do, too. Pretty sure they operate out of things like fear, scarcity, feeling unloved. I'm also pretty sure that if asked, they would consider themselves to be kind people. And I'm sure they are, in lots of ways. Just not all ways. So to ... read more
What no one tells us about grief
They may not have told us fear keeps company with grief, but I get how it does. When someone we love dies, we lose more than just that person: we lose the role they played in our life. That whole chunk of who we are dies with them. And so does our identity. When a spouse dies, it's the demise ... read more