There have been few breaks from grief and loss as the pandemic grinds on. Many have lost a family member, friend, colleague or community acquaintance. Others have mourned the loss of predictable routines and normal interactions with loved ones. Students…
“At least he’s not suffering anymore.” “Everything happens for a reason. “She’s in a better place now.” We mean well, we really do, but it’s still difficult to know how best to offer care, compassion and practical support to a…
Grief. It’s defined simply as mental suffering or stress. But it’s more than that. If you’ve lost a close loved one, you know the intense pain and wave of emotions that follow: denial, anger, despair and hopelessness. The emotions are…