Tag: grief

Your First Christmas Without Them: How to Find Joy Without Erasing the Sorrow

December 3, 2025

For some people, Christmas is lights, laughter, and tradition. For others… this will be their first Christmas alone. The first one without the spouse.The first one without the parent.The first one without the child.The first one without the dog that once made the house feel alive.The first one without the voice that made the season … More Your First Christmas Without Them: How to Find Joy Without Erasing the Sorrow

When Words Aren’t Enough: Learning to Sit With Loss

July 16, 2025

There’s a certain kind of silence that only grief knows. It comes after the funeral…After the phone calls stop…After the casserole dishes are returned…After you scroll through old photos and realize—They’re not coming back. We’ve all heard the phrases:“He’s in a better place.”“At least she’s not suffering anymore.”“Time heals all wounds.” Maybe those words helped … More When Words Aren’t Enough: Learning to Sit With Loss