Summer will end soon enough, and childhood as well. – George R.R. Martin Summertime has always been my favorite time of year. Yes, even summer in Texas, although I could do without some of the 100+ degree afternoons and 80+ degree runs with my dog first thing in the morning that we’ve been experiencing lately. […]
Trauma: How Grief and Loss are Often at the Heart of Traumatic Events Both Big and Small
Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. – A. A. Milne While my family was on vacation in DC last month, I attended a 3-½ day training on life transitions/major life changes (I know, I know, mixing business with family time, […]
Pets: The Grief that Comes with the Loss of Our Beloved Animals
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened. – Anatole France I was recently interviewed as a grief specialist for an article about the grief and loss people often experience when a pet dies. It’s such a deep and meaningful topic, especially for those of us who have experienced […]
Loss: Grieving the Way Things Used to Be
I am reminded of an image…that living with a terminal disease is like walking on a tightrope over an insanely scary abyss. But that living without disease is also like walking on a tightrope over an insanely scary abyss, only with some fog or cloud cover obscuring the depths a bit more — sometimes the […]
Emptiness: How to Fill the Void in a Positive Way After a Major Life Change
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light. – Helen Keller I have had many major changes in my life, so many that a while back I actually wrote a short book about life transitions. Any time there is a big change in our lives; it leaves […]