National Grief Awareness Day is Angie Cartwright’s attempt to properly address grief and how we deal with it to end the stigma. It has become a movement of people dedicated to showing compassion for others and striving to educate those who hold a negative attitude towards grief.

Here we are in the midst of summertime. The days are long and from sunrise to sunset, there is an emphasis on enjoying summer fun, with a cheerful smile on your face.

But what if you were just hit with the most awful experience of a lifetime?

Two people may experience the same loss, but one may find that some loss is socially sanctioned or publicly mourned, whereas in another person’s is not. … read more.

Read my favorite article about Independence from grief from Hospice Foundation of America. It’s time to find independence from your grief. Read more to find out how.

Quotes are important and potentially powerful in helping comfort, inspire, understand, and normalize the feelings and belief of the readers of quotes. This couldn’t be more true for those who are grieving… read more.

I know it’s a tough one. Every third Sunday in June, without fail, Father’s Day comes around. Every year, my grieving clients ask me what to do, how to handle it, and tell me just hard the holiday can be for them. Here is my advice…

When dealing with grief, remembrance is an established principle that helps heal, so we can go on living our lives in meaningful ways. Memorials are an important part of every culture. To find out how grievers are impacted by memorial day read more!

Vacations are for everyone! Grievers, included.

In my grief counseling practice, my clients often express the concern that if they go on vacation after a loved one dies, people might think that they are not grieving their loved one since they’re choosing to escape to somewhere enjoyable.

How to cope with Mother’s Day while you are seeing signs and reminded of the loss of your mother. 12 Tips to help cope with this holiday…Read More

Here we are, coming up on another Valentine’s Day. Another Febuary 14 appearing on our calendars and at a Hallmark store near us. And there are just way too many little sugar candy hearts with imprinted sayings dominating the grocery store aisles.

Whichever way you look at it, grief is hard in ALL FOUR SEASONS. But, for sure, grief in the wintertime is challenging.

The holiday, Yom Kippur, which occurs in a few days, is considered one of the High Holy Days in the Jewish calendar. The High Holidays – Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur – are also .... read more.

Read my favorite article about Independence from grief from Hospice Foundation of America. It’s time to find independence from your grief. Read more to find out how.

Every May is the designated Mental Health Awareness Month. The goal is to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. It also draws attention to… read more…

How to cope with Mother’s Day while you are seeing signs and reminded of the loss of your mother. 12 Tips to help cope with this holiday…Read More

Life’s big tragedies can wreak havoc on the person who endures them. But also, that person’s relationship with others can be affected too. And so it is with grief.

Seasons are known for the feelings they evoke and the part they play in our life cycle of life and death. Each season changes and brings its own reminders of loss. Read More…

Losing a spouse is known to be the biggest life stressor. Another one that ranks high as a life stressor is money. And this is true whether there is a LITTLE money at stake or a LOT of money.

Let’s face it. We all spend practically as much time with our “workplace” family as we do with our own family…they can even become our extended family.

The phrase “don’t make any big decisions for the first year after a loved one dies” is not a myth. It’s a rule, for a reason. Here’s why…