Grief
Sometimes you never get closure. There are some events where you just don't get "closure." I hear about "closure" a lot—and let me tell you, closure is overrated. Closure—the idea that you can come to terms with something, be at peace with it for good—just doesn't happen sometimes. Especially when the loss is so profound, so devastating, that it [...]
Changes are the one constant in life. Just because we go through change doesn't mean we get used to it or fully embrace it, though. Here are 10 tips for coping with big changes in your life and coming out a better person for it. 1. Acknowledge things are changing. Sometimes we get so caught up in fighting [...]
When you have experienced a loss, grief can be overwhelming. It can be difficult to know where to turn. I interviewed Lara Krawchuck MSW LCSW MPH, a grief expert, about how to best cope when things feel out of control after a loss. Lara is the founder and CEO of Healing Concepts, LLC (link is external)a [...]
My mother died in April. Having a parent die is like losing a piece of yourself. As Craig Ferguson said when eulogizing his father,.... Continue reading
Today (9/24) is the 75th anniversary of Jim Henson's birthday. The impact of his work will continue to generations to come. Jim Henson changed my life in so many ways. Here are just a few of the legacies he left in my life. 1. He helped me grieve my friends' deaths. When my best friends Dave [...]
Most Christmas songs are cheery and happy. For many people, however, the holidays are difficult, and can lead to increased depression and anxiety. I think the song "River" by Joni Mitchell, from her album Blue, is a great Christmas song that deals with grief and loneliness during the holidays.
For many people, Sunday can be a rough day. This is especially true if you have been through a loss. Here are 5 ways to make your Sunday go a little easier. 1. Have a schedule. Part of having the Sunday blues is that it's one of the days of the week that doesn't really have [...]
