What Are We So Afraid Of?
What is fear really? Simply put, fear is a state of being caught up in an idea that I am in danger. Sometimes it’s true, there is real danger like a car coming at us
Commitment to Freedom
What is it to forgive but to say I have been hurt by something and now I must acknowledge the pain and make a commitment to myself that I will not let what happened hurt
Communication is the Key
Broken hearts need to be heard, to be witnessed, to be loved. Communicating our pain is not an easy thing to do which is one of the reasons our relationships tend to be so challenging.
Grief and Beliefs
There are many kinds of losses that can trigger grief and there are many beliefs that can and do unnecessarily exacerbate the situation. Understanding how our beliefs can harm us is an important part of
Grief and Celebrating Lives
I work with a lot of families as a Life Celebrant, helping them honour and remember their loved ones in ways that are right for them. There was a time when you pretty much had
Grief and Aging
I have often said getting old isn’t for the faint of heart and the older I get the more I own the truth of that statement. I am only 63 as I write this. I
Independence and Grief
I tend to be a very independent person. Right from the time I was 2 years old I didn’t want to let anyone help me get dressed; I’m sure I provided some comedy for the
New Beginnings
As we enter 2017 we are reminded that life presents us with fresh new slates to create the story of our lives every single day. Life is full of potential, pregnant with possibility when we
The Impact of Intangible Loss
We experience so many losses in life that we tend to overlook the significance of some that can end up having huge impact in our lives. For instance, when we lose a job or even