Embracing Life After Loss

The holiday season can be particularly difficult after the loss of a loved one. Grief and joy do not have to erase one another. You can feel both grief of your loss and joy of the season at the same time. Allow your emotions to flow freely without judgement. Allow yourself to feel exactly what you are feeling and don't let others decide where you should be. It is okay to limit events if you are feeling overwhelmed. Integrate new traditions into old ones. If decorating the ent

In simple terms, Love + Loss = Grief. In otherwards we grieve because we loved. Understanding Grief Grief is not a linear process. In many ways, grief is like a tree. The roots are the reasons for grief, such as loss of a loved one, pet, job and even one's own illness. The trunk represents emotions that naturally come with grief. Sometimes these emotions form a block that keeps one stuck in grief. The branches of the tree, filled with leaves, flowers and buds is where peace a