Oct 1, 2026
There is something about October that makes change hard to miss. The mornings get cooler. The days grow shorter. Leaves begin to change, and eventually, they let go. Change is part of life. Some changes are welcomed. Others arrive without our permission. A diagnosis. A relationship ending. A child leaving home. A dream that didn’t
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Sep 12, 2026
One of the most difficult things about grief is that there is no roadmap telling us exactly what happens next. We want to know: How long will I feel like this? When will things start feeling normal again? Why was I doing better last month but struggling again now? Shouldn’t I be further along by
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Sep 11, 2026
Twenty-five years ago, the world stopped. For many people, today brings back memories that are still incredibly vivid. The moments. The hours. The days that followed. Some people can still remember exactly where they were, who they were with, what they were doing, and the moment they first heard the news. I can. I was
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Aug 30, 2026
Every year on August 30, we recognize National Grief Awareness Day—a day intended to bring greater awareness and understanding to the experience of grief. I appreciate that we have a day dedicated to talking about grief. But grief, of course, doesn’t limit itself to one day. Grief is an everyday reality. It shows up on
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Mar 29, 2026
Grief is already heavy. But sometimes—without realizing it—we add weight to what we’re carrying. Not because we’re doing anything wrong.But because we’re trying to cope the best way we know how. If you’ve felt exhausted, stuck, or overwhelmed in your grief, there may be patterns underneath that are quietly making it harder. Let’s gently name
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Mar 9, 2026
Grief doesn’t always look the way people expect. Many individuals who are grieving still show up to work, take care of their families, and appear to be functioning well on the outside. But internally, they may be carrying a heavy emotional weight that others can’t easily see. Here are a few signs someone may be
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Feb 26, 2026
Strength Is Choosing Support When Something Matters Many of us were taught that strength looks like composure. Like holding it together.Like being the one everyone else leans on. We hear it all the time: “Be strong for the kids.”“Be strong for your spouse.”“Be strong for your family.” And somewhere along the way, strength became synonymous
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Feb 20, 2026
It’s about understanding yourself with compassion and clarity. I recently had a conversation with a client about the difference between doctors and therapists. Not because one is better than the other — but because we approach suffering differently. Doctors are trained to diagnose, treat, and reduce suffering. If something is broken or inflamed, their role
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Feb 13, 2026
Valentine’s Day can be bright and loud. Red hearts. Celebrations. Couples. Flowers. Social media posts filled with smiling photos and dinner reservations. And yet for many people, this day feels quiet. Tender.Heavy.Fragile. If that’s you this year, please hear this: There is nothing wrong with you. Tenderness is not weakness.Tenderness is evidence of love that
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Jan 28, 2026
Recently, my children have been memorizing Psalm 23 at school. The very first verse in the NIV translation says: “The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” That single sentence carries both spiritual depth and emotional wisdom. It reminds us of provision, safety, and care—but also invites us to consider something many of us struggle
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