Not all grief is loud. Some of it shows up quietly — in the middle of the night, while folding laundry, or scrolling through your phone. It doesn’t come with sympathy cards or casseroles. No one asks how you’re holding up, because they don’t know there’s anything to ask about. And the hardest … [Read more...] about the grief no one sees
death of a dream
grieving the future i didn’t get to live: my story
There was a time when I believed I knew exactly what my future would be. It started with a goal and a plan that I held onto with everything I had. I spent years gaining education, receiving mentorship, and doing hours of deep reflection to prepare myself for that path. Then came the injury the … [Read more...] about grieving the future i didn’t get to live: my story
grieving the unnamed: honoring hidden 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 Hidden Losses Matter Of course, … [Read more...] about grieving the unnamed: honoring hidden losses