• Five Myths About Grief and The Truth That Will Set You Free

    Grief is complicated. That might be an understatement. We come into grief with perceptions of how it is supposed to work, but what do we base those perceptions upon? Perhaps as you read some common myths about grief, you will find ones you believe. Maybe it is time to take another look at those beliefs. #1 Myth: It will get better with time The truth is that time doesn’t make things better. It is what you do with the time that will make it better. You have to take the time you need to grieve the loss and do helpful things during that time.  #2 Myth: Talking about those who…

  • Grief and Mourning

    To Grieve or Not To Grieve – Not the Right Question

    Grief is defined as “whatever you think and feel inside about the loss. Any thoughts, emotions, physical symptoms, and even unexpected behaviors you are experiencing because of the loss/death are part of your grief.” (Alan Wolfelt) Mourning is when grievers express their grief outside themselves. Mourning is grief inside out.  (Alan Wolfelt) Grief is not optional because you will think and feel in the midst of the pain of loss. Mourning is another matter altogether. Let’s change the question to ” To mourn or not to mourn.” Mourning looks different for everyone Some people emote and express their feelings freely. They feel their emotions, both good and bad. It can be a healthy response but might…

  • Anticipating Mothers Day

    Are You Excited About Mother’s Day? Maybe Not

    April showers bring May flowers. Do you know what else the end of April and heading into May bring? Mother’s Day. President Woodrow Wilson established Mother’s Day as a national holiday in 1912. Anna Jarvis was credited with the idea as a way of honoring the sacrifices mothers made for their children. When Mother’s Day Hurts I love the idea of Mother’s Day, but somehow, the holiday has lost some appeal. You see, I am one of many moms who anticipated Mother’s Day with a bit of dread.Miscarriage affects one in five pregnancies.Around one in ten women struggles with infertility.Abortion touches the lives of one in four women. Each statistic represents…