Episode 47 - Grief and the Concept of Time
Dec 28, 2016
As I think about how people plan to prioritize their time for the new year in the form of resolutions, I'm reminded by a listener that we can not do with time is heal our wounds caused by grief.
Healing from physical pain involves getting scabs that protect our wounds until the healing process is complete....
Episode 46 - Grief and the Unanswered Question
Dec 21, 2016
Congrats to Sofia, Don and Paul - the winners of my contest giveaway. I'll be requesting your contact info shortly to send your gift cards.
I've been dealing with some personal issues lately that have kept me pretty preoccupied over the last couple of weeks. I've been so wrapped up and taken aback emotionally that I...
Episode 45 - Confronting Grief During The Holidays
Dec 14, 2016
Even though the holidays can be stressful enough on their own, adding the stress of grief can sometimes make it unbearable. There are a few approaches to dealing with the holidays while grieving
- Spend the holidays alone. Maybe dealing with the loss during the holidays is too painful.
- Incorporate your loved on in your...
Episode 44 - Grief and the Facade of Happiness During the Holiday Season
Dec 7, 2016
I've been reminded by watching a co-worker recover from a cold that we don't always look the way that we feel. While she appears to be well, you can hear the fact that she is still recovering in her voice which hasn't fully recovered.
I feel the same way when it comes to grief - I look fine, but sometimes that masks the...
Episode 43 - Experiencing Grief During the Holiday Sucks
Nov 30, 2016
I have been going through a lot during the holiday season...
- Major eye surgery, from which I am on the road to recovery.
- I had a family member who was involved in a bus accident in Chattanooga, TN. They are also on the road to recovery
- I had a member of my Army family lose his teenage son in a freak accident.
I have...