There’s a common misunderstanding about meaning in grief. Many people assume that finding meaning means figuring out why something happened — explaining the loss, reframing it, or turning it into a lesson. And when no explanation comes, it can feel like failure. Like grief has stalled … [Read more...] about meaning-making doesn’t mean explaining away the loss
death of a dream
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
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
