Coping with Grief

  • Remembering Brian: Coping With Grief and Honoring Love

    Barbara Goldrich reflects on the profound loss of her husband, Brian, who passed away from prostate cancer in April 2024. She shares her experiences of grief, the challenges of caregiving, and the strength found in community support. Brian’s legacy of… Continue reading

    Remembering Brian: Coping With Grief and Honoring Love
  • Breaking the Silence: Discussing Mental Health and Suicide

    Amy Bazerman reflects on the sudden and tragic death of her mother by suicide. Grappling with immense grief, she explores the stigma surrounding mental illness and the emotional turmoil experienced by her family. Despite appearing strong, she admits to profound… Continue reading

    Breaking the Silence: Discussing Mental Health and Suicide
  • Understanding Grief: The Silent Struggles of Men

    Jason MacKenzie shares his personal experience with grief after losing his wife to suicide and a daughter to mental health struggles. He highlights the often-unexpressed pain felt by grieving men, including feelings of failure, isolation, and the pressure to appear… Continue reading

    Understanding Grief: The Silent Struggles of Men
  • Finding Strength in Sobriety After Tragedy

    Chrissy Collins shares her journey of battling alcoholism and the challenges that followed her daughter Ava’s tragic death. Through her sobriety, which she achieved three years ago, Chrissy reflects on her struggles with drinking, the impact of her addiction on… Continue reading

    Finding Strength in Sobriety After Tragedy
  • Exploring What Scares Us: Death Isn’t #1

    The author reflects on humanity’s fear of death, noting it surprisingly doesn’t top fear lists, replaced by public speaking and mundane fears. They express sadness about leaving loved ones behind rather than fear of death itself. The significance of legacy… Continue reading

    Exploring What Scares Us: Death Isn’t #1