Grief on Thanksgiving Day
Grief on Thanksgiving day can happen even when you feel grateful. But there are times when you don’t feel that way. Grief on Thanksgiving Day is normal if you just lost a loved one or if the day is a trigger for you. Most people are planning their holiday meal wrapped around friends, turkey, […]
Continue readingStages of Grief – the 7th
What exactly are the stages of grief? According to Kübler-Ross the stages of grief are Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. These are not linear, and you move in and out of them at different times. They were initially created for those who were dying, not for those left behind. David Kessler, who co-authored […]
Continue readingWhat is a White Stone Ceremony?
A white stone ceremony is a place for people to come together and do a meditation. It’s a time to listen to the voice of spirit or your higher power or inner-self. I personally call this source GOD! During the meditation you are instructed to write the word that comes to your mind on your stone. You don’t force the […]
Continue readingA Dance through Grief
Finding My Way Back to Life is Like Tango Gerry and I met tango dancing and we became avid dancers. We had a passion for each other and for the dance. As tango goes….at first, you think you can’t do it. You try a few times and it seems too hard, therefore you want to […]
Continue readingMother’s Day may be tough for you!
Mother’s Day since Covid-19 is certainly a different experience than in the past. Yet, it is still a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world, most commonly in the months of […]
Continue readingHas the First Year Death Anniversary passed?
If you are like me you probably can’t believe that the first year death anniversary of your loved is near or has passed. As the month approached I felt an energy shift. There was a palpable heaviness in the air. It moved me to make plans and prepare for the upcoming day of sadness. I did my […]
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