I will never forget the first time I read Elizabeth Stone’s quote on becoming a parent, “Making the decision to have a child - it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” When I read this quote I was stunned..

When we are met with loss in our life, we are overwhelmed with a wave of emotions. The time proceeding a death is filled with immense sadness, confusion, frustration, anger and sometimes regret. In addition to this, some people may find that they are experiencing anxiety but it’s a symptom that is more often overlooked.

There are many reasons your kids may not want to come home for the holidays. As a parent, it’s important to recognize your role in the relationship, and that you are simply one part of their decision. Ashleigh shares some ways to help you cope with the disappointment you might be feeling.

Grieving during the holiday season can be difficult. If you are struggling with grief during what is supposed to be the happiest time of the year, then I encourage you to join me on healing through utilizing some of the measures I describe in this blog.

Most of us love a day of acknowledgement and celebration—there are so many benefits to both expressing and receiving love and appreciation. But what about when it’s hard to jump on the celebration train? I want to speak to the ones who can’t get too excited about Mother’s Day for a moment.

The holiday season is often portrayed as a happy time of celebration, connection, and gratitude. However, like most celebrations, it can be a complex experience for many people, especially if you have experienced loss. While a loss can encompass the death or absence of important people, pets, and relationships in your life, the experience of grief can also be connected to a loss of tradition, closeness, or an imagined future you hold for yourself and others. Holiday grief feels more real and present this year as many of us have been rocked by natural disaster, distance, and the ongoing collective trauma of the pandemic.