Believing a Griever: A Poem
Losing someone they love is heartbreaking and often feels like an endless struggle. Just because they may seem okay doesn’t mean they are. Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and it’s important to understand that they will never be the same person they were before their loss. Please believe them and be there for them.
On a Scale of 0-10: Grieving Deeply
Have you ever been asked to rate your pain on a scale of 0-10? I’ve realized that we can apply this same idea to our emotional pain and grief. Every person's experience is different, and understanding that is key. Let’s talk about how recognizing this can help us support each other through our losses.
Rediscovering Family Ties in Santa Fe
Greetings from Santa Fe! I escaped the heat of Arkansas and found myself reconnecting with family memories here. It's amazing to walk through familiar places and feel my parents and loved ones close to me. Santa Fe truly is "The City Different," and this journey has brought me comfort and joy.
I want to share a new habit that has been helping me...
For a long time, I’ve worked on being kinder to myself. Recently, I started a practice of reflecting each evening on what I’m proud of achieving, no matter how small. Writing this list helps me shift my mindset from self-criticism to self-appreciation, especially during tough evenings.
Deconstructing the saying "time heals"
Losing my brother David in 1983 was a profound loss that changed my life. I always thought “time heals,” but I've learned that grief doesn’t disappear. It evolves. My love and memories of David remain, a constant in a world that keeps moving. Grieving is a testament to love, not a sign of weakness.