Grief is a deeply personal journey, and Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s teachings on the 10 touchstones of grief offer valuable guidance for those coping with a significant loss. I’ve written a series reflecting on how these touchstones have shown up in my own life and in the lives of my clients. Here’s the collection of the posts, which I hope will provide comfort, reassurance, and a reminder that healing is happening, even when it doesn’t feel like it.
...Grieving is a deeply personal journey. But all grievers share one thing in common: They need compassionate companions to accompany them through the Shadowlands of grief.
...When we’re bereaved, we are Jacob and grief is our stranger. It pulls us into a wounding battle, making us wrestle with questions we never wanted to face. But there are hard won blessings in the struggle. They are our renewed belief in ourselves, a new connection to our loved one, and a keener appreciation of life.
...In some ways, a broken heart is like a broken bone. In other ways, it’s much, much worse. Here are tips for bearing a mending heart.
...Rather than setting New Year’s resolutions, do this instead. Consider how you want to be remembered and vow to live that way, starting in 2025. Your surviving loved ones are your living legacy. Your influence on them is your living legacy.
...I hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season. I also know that some of us are missing loved ones. We may be struggling with grief, overwhelm, or loneliness. Here’s a simple holiday self-care tip. When your life becomes too much, step outside and breathe. The natural world holds space for us and our grief better than any human ever can.
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