The Importance of Boundaries During Grief
It’s that time of year again, folks. The time of year, when we gather more often with family and friends, often whether we like it or not! The holidays tend…
Hope in the Valley of Dry Bones
I’ve been doing a Bible study with a large group of ladies for a few years now. We are currently covering the book of Ezekiel, and I’ll be honest—I’ve not…
When Ignoring It Is Best
Sometimes I don’t grieve. Sometimes I just… don’t. I tuck the loss into a small, hidden place inside, a place without windows, without clocks. Sometimes, ignoring it is best. I leave…
Grief Changes Over Time (And Why That’s Okay)
Since grief slapped us in the face six years ago with the loss of our son Levi, the phases have gone back and forth. It wasn’t a clean process. It…
ALWAYS A SIBLING
Perhaps you’re like me, and have experienced much loss in the first decades of life. The first person who died that shattered my naïveté wasn’t a grandparent or even a…
Worst Case Scenario
Up until I was in my 30’s, I had a bad habit of imagining the worst case scenario of a situation. I ridiculously thought that if I imagined something bad,…
Then I Grew Up
When I was young, there seemed to be endless possibilities. Even though my world was very small, I had high hopes of big experiences; travel, visiting big cities and historical…
Bearer of Trauma
We live in a world where everyone is a victim. I think it started with the days of Oprah, and her raw and honest interviews with folks from different walks…
ONE PIECE OF MAIL
All it takes is one thing. One small item. A smell. A picture. A movie. A favorite food. Driving by their favorite restaurant. That one piece of mail, five years…
NUMBER OUR DAYS
If you are scrolling through this website, you most likely have had one of the most sad and unfortunate events happen in your life: someone you love very much has died.…
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