Tips for grieving in a healthy way.
How is it that, in the midst of great suffering, there are people who still rejoice? How, in the wake of great loss, are there those who continue to have hope? These are valid questions, questions that many have asked but likely few have found answers. The answer is simple: we must count it all…
Grief is hard, there’s not doubt about that. But so is supporting someone who is grieving, and I think that gets overlooked sometimes. It is so hard to know how to love and support someone who is dealing with grief, because in all reality, nothing you say or do will take their pain away. That…
I saw a Facebook post today that has completely shifted the way I think about earthly suffering. In the post (you can see it here), the writer described how Mary, mother of Jesus, was the ultimate example of God giving and taking away, of trusting that the pain was all for something greater. As I…
There’s nothing like the holidays to make you realize how alone you are, am I right? A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post about grieving through the holidays, and in it I was really focused on grieving the loss of a loved one. But let’s be real, that’s not the only type of…
The holiday season is here! Thanksgiving is in a few short days, and Christmas is right around the corner. While the love and laughter are beautiful things, it’s important to recognize if you are grieving through the holidays. At this point, I’ve lived through 13 holiday seasons without my dad, and eight without my mom….