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 the loss
unseen grief
grief’s waiting room
There is a place in grief that doesn’t get talked about very much. It isn’t the moment of impact, when something clearly begins or ends. And it isn’t the place people imagine as “healing,” where things start to make sense again. It’s the space in between. I think of it as grief’s waiting … [Read more...] about grief’s waiting room
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 grief no one sees
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
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
