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Grief Work: What's the Difference Between Solitude and Isolation?
Since Dominic ran ahead to Heaven, I find I need even more alone time than before. But I take care that solitude doesn’t become isolation.

Melanie
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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Grief Work: Healthy Boundaries
In the aftermath of child loss, healthy boundaries are no longer optional, they are necessary for survival. Â

Melanie
Nov 15, 20241 min read
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Grief Work: Shake Off the Shame
Shame tells us we are unworthy of love and belonging and that is simply a lie.

Melanie
Nov 6, 20241 min read
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Grief Work: Self-Care Isn't Optional
When taking care of others means NOT taking care of myself, then in the end, I’m of no use to anyone

Melanie
Oct 30, 20241 min read
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Grief Work: Can't Fake It Forever
Child loss is hard. Child loss is not "curable" or "solvable" and it's not helpful to pretend it is.

Melanie
Oct 28, 20241 min read
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Grief Work: I Can Get Back Up. Even When It Hurts.
Every time I fall and get back up I prove to my heart it's possible.

Melanie
Oct 25, 20241 min read
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Grief Work: How Stress Impacts Grief
Grief means there is already a low-level hum of background stress every. single. day.

Melanie
Oct 23, 20241 min read
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