Ooh! Anger makes me so mad! Yes, I see the irony there, but it's true. Show of hands: how many of you get mad at yourself when you realize that you've gotten angry over something? See? I'm not alone. Mostly it's when rage sneaks up on me. And blindsiding emotion often is … [Read more...]
Grieving is Hard
Grieving – the swarm of thoughts and feelings following a loss – is tough. Grieving? Just when you think you have it all together...WHAM! A song or a scent or something perfectly benign slams into the barely-healed wound, and the bleeding starts all over again. In case … [Read more...]
18 Reasons “Thank You” Can Change Your Life
How many times today will you say it? THANK YOU. Thanks Gracias. … [Read more...]
You Are Not Alone
Grief is tough. You may feel like you are all alone in overwhelming grief, but YOU ARE NOT ALONE. No. I may not be familiar with your particular situation, but I've experienced loss. And - more importantly - God knows your loss. I'm here to invite you to join a free … [Read more...]
Grief: Are You Stuck?
Are you Stuck in Grief? I was stuck. I was stuck smack dab in the middle of grief, and I didn't even know it. I didn't take the time to notice. I had gotten through the death of my sister-in-law Penny several years ago. Then in late November of 2012, my other sister-in-law … [Read more...]