Grief Is Not Linear; It’s a Journey

Grief Is Not Linear; It’s a Journey

Early on our grief journey, I heard about the “stages of grief”. Unfortunately, this expression makes it sound like you will work through the stages, and then, Voila!, you’ll be healed and the pain of grief will be gone. According to this model, the stages are Denial,...
3 Key Times to Help a Grieving Friend

3 Key Times to Help a Grieving Friend

by Julie Lynn Ashley Reaching out to a grieving person can be intimidating. What if I say the wrong thing? When should I call? What will help? These questions can intimidate well-meaning people into silence, which can add to the isolation a grieving person may already...