Grief doesn’t only live in anniversaries or milestones. It shows up in the everyday—the quiet, ordinary moments where their absence is most deeply felt. But connection doesn’t end when someone is gone. Love remains, and often, it finds its way into ritual. Here are 8 daily rituals that can help you feel close to someone ...
After losing someone you love, there’s a quiet fear many of us carry: If I keep remembering them, am I holding on too tightly? The answer is no. Keeping their memory alive doesn’t mean you’re stuck in the past. It means you’re honoring the place they still hold in your heart. You can grieve, grow, ...
Grief is complicated. It’s messy, unpredictable, and full of emotions you never expected to feel. And one of the most surprising? Anger. Not just at the world, or the situation, or the unfairness of it all—but sometimes, at them.At the person who’s gone. If you’ve found yourself whispering, “How could you leave me?” — you ...
Grief has a way of changing the smallest things. The sound of the house. The feel of the air at night. The shape of your routine. And for many of us who’ve lost a spouse, the hardest time of day is when the world goes quiet. That’s why so many of us still sleep with ...
Grief can feel incredibly isolating. But over time, I began to realize that my own pain gave me a rare gift: empathy. And with it, the power to help others navigate their own grief journeys. Here are 5 simple but meaningful ways I’ve supported others—even while carrying my own loss: 1. Sharing My Story Openly ...
You finally speak their name. Maybe it took courage. Maybe it felt natural. Maybe it just slipped out in conversation—a memory, a favorite story, a quiet moment of connection. And then it happens: someone quickly changes the subject. It stings. It’s awkward. It leaves you wondering if you did something wrong. But here’s the truth: ...
Holidays can be one of the hardest times after losing someone you love. While others celebrate with full tables and bright decorations, you’re left navigating the ache of their absence. But just because they’re gone doesn’t mean they have to be left out. Here are 10 meaningful ways to include them in your holidays — ...
When someone you love passes away, their belongings often carry deep emotional weight. Their clothing, their handwriting, their jewelry — these everyday items become priceless reminders of who they were. Turning those things into keepsakes can be a healing way to keep them close. Here are 7 meaningful keepsake projects you can create with the ...
Birthdays don’t stop feeling important just because someone is gone. In fact, they can become even more meaningful—a day that once held celebration now holds memory, longing, and love. If you’re wondering how to navigate their birthday, here are 10 gentle, heartfelt things you can do to feel closer to them: 1. Light a Candle ...
