There are seasons when the world feels noisier than usual. Not just busy — but unstable. You may find yourself waking up with the background hum of tension. Scanning headlines. Listening differently. Questioning things you once assumed were dependable. Trust in people, … [Read more...] about when the ground shifts
grief and loss wellness
journaling for grief when the loss is unseen
Most people can’t tell you’re grieving. You’re still showing up. Still functioning. Still doing what needs to be done. But inside, something has shifted — and you’re carrying it quietly. When loss isn’t clearly recognized, grief often doesn’t have an obvious place to go. Journaling can … [Read more...] about journaling for grief when the loss is unseen
when a calling changes shape
For a long time, I believed I knew what I was becoming. Not just what I would do, but who I would be. While I was finishing my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, I experienced a traumatic injury that changed my life. What followed were years of physical therapy and several surgeries. … [Read more...] about when a calling changes shape
the many faces of unseen loss
In a recent post, I wrote about the quiet ache of "the grief no one sees” -- the kind of losses that don't fit neatly into sympathy cards or come with casseroles. But even among those unseen griefs, there are layers. What losses have you experienced that, perhaps until now, you haven’t … [Read more...] about the many faces of unseen loss
grieving the diagnosis: losing the life you thought you’d live
A diagnosis of chronic illness or a life-altering injury doesn’t just affect your physical body — it can shake the foundation of everything you believed your future would look like. You mourn not just the symptoms but the life you had planned: the travels you imagined, the career goals you … [Read more...] about grieving the diagnosis: losing the life you thought you’d live
grieving the unnamed: honoring unseen losses
Not all grief wears black. Some losses are quiet. Unseen. Hard to explain. Maybe it wasn’t a death, but something still vanished — a role, a dream, a version of yourself, or a future you were holding onto. And now... you're grieving. Why Unseen Losses Matter Of course, … [Read more...] about grieving the unnamed: honoring unseen losses
