If you feel stuck in your grieving process, alternate point-of-view grief journaling prompts can be a much-needed catalyst for emotional breakthroughs and new insights. As the author of one of From Grief To Peace, one of the most beloved grief journals out there, and as a “journaler” myself, I know firsthand how powerful writing is to help metabolize
Discover compassionate tips for coping with Mother’s Day grief when your mother is no longer with you, focusing on mindfulness, self-care, and creative expression to honor her memory and find solace. As Mother’s Day approaches, the absence of your mother may feel even more palpable – whether it has been days, months, or decades. It’s important
Being mindful of these memories in the present can provide solace and facilitate healing. Grief is a natural and complex emotional response to loss, often accompanied by a torrent of memories that may feel like too much to bear. Mindfully engaging with your memories in the present can give you the stability you need to honor the
Grief during the holidays serves up a perfect storm where joyous memories crash against reality and expectations, something that is especially tough when it’s a child who’s grieving. I know this firsthand. On October 18, 1977, my uncle Doug died by suicide. I was 7 years old. While I don’t remember the specifics of the Thanksgiving
