Some relationships are not meant to stay in our daily lives. They arrive for a season (sometimes a short one) and yet they leave a lasting impression. A mentor who guided you at a crucial moment. A colleague you worked closely with on a project that mattered to you. A medical … [Read more...] about when a connection is only a chapter
unseen grief
when the ground shifts
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
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
meaning-making doesn’t mean explaining away the loss
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
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
