When you’re consumed by grief, it can feel like you’ll never feel joy again. And when you do, it can feel like you’re abandoning your grief or love your person less. Good news! Joy and grief co-exist. In fact, they must: healthy grief is made up of a mixture of sadness and joy and disappointment…

May’s gentle arrival brings Mental Health Awareness Month, inviting us to embrace the rich tapestry of our emotional experiences with compassion and understanding. This month reminds us that acknowledging our feelings—whether bright joy, deep grief, quiet anxiety, or resilient hope—is fundamental to nurturing our overall wellbeing. For those navigating the winding path of grief, particularly…

Grief reminds us… Grief is simply our love with no place to go.  Grief has no timeline. We never get over our loss.  I use these words to try to comfort others who are grieving. I know all this is true. So why is it that on hard days like birthdays or death dates am…