Tag Archives: death
Grief
What part of your life are you grieving that others might not see, and what would it look like to acknowledge that grief with compassion instead of shame? Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and … Continue reading
Defining Grief
Seek out soft places to land. This kind of grief can be isolating, especially when people around you don’t understand it. Surround yourself with people, spaces, or practices that allow you to be honest about your disappointment without rushing you … Continue reading
Opportunity to Live
Death is just one day. All the other days that lead up to death are an opportunity to love and laugh and share our hearts and be alive.” —Diane Button Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your … Continue reading
Goodbye
I’m not close to my 88-year-old mother. For all of my life we have not gotten along. I never fit into her “mold” for me. I have made the decision not to have any type of communication with her yet … Continue reading
Holding Space
On March 16, I shared a letter from “Mother of Three,” who lost her daughter five years ago and felt unsure about how to respond when people ask, “how many children do you have?” A number of readers wrote in … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 