Melanie 2 days ago1 minGrief Work: Developing Thicker SkinI walked around like a giant nerve for the first weeks and months after Dominic left us. It didn’t take much for me to burst into tears.
Melanie 5 days ago1 minGrief Work: Elusive SleepSleep is important. I can’t do the work grief requires if I go too long without it.
Melanie 7 days ago1 minGrief Work: Setting Aside Time to GrieveI’ve learned it’s best to find quiet moments to journal feelings that might be unhelpful or downright hurtful to express to others.
Melanie Oct 41 minGrief Work: Physical Manifestations of GriefEven though I'm stronger, I still experience a constant and unrelenting level of stress that often makes even ordinary tasks difficult...
Melanie Sep 302 minDo The Next Right ThingWhen faced with a wall of overwhelming and cascading feelings, I do the next right thing-whatever that may be until I see a sliver of light.
Melanie Sep 252 minSetting Aside Time To Grieve Helps My Heart Hold OnI’ve learned the hard way that memories are precious. I don’t want the ones I’m making now to always be tainted by sorrow and loss.