Category Archives: Grief

Grieving BEFORE Loss

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Tracey

Anticipatory Grief occurs prior to death and is similar to the normal mourning process.  This kind of grief impacts both the family or loved ones as well as the person dying. Let me clear, anticipatory grief does not just apply … Continue reading →

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The Holiday’s are Coming!

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Tracey

If your first reaction was, “OH NO”, then you have likely suffered a loss and the holidays are a depressing stress trigger for you.    Or it’s a financial thing and that’s a different article. As I’ve stated in the past, … Continue reading →

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Shame

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Tracey

Shame starts as a  two-person experience, but as I got older I learned how to do shame all by myself. –   Robert Hilliker What shame do you carry?    Is it all yours or did someone (friend or foe) gift it to … Continue reading →

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Grief and Gratitude

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Tracey

I know this may sound like the impossible but hear me out. We have all experienced a great love and lost it. We know the pain and emptiness that is left in the void of loss. We believe, in the … Continue reading →

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The Positive Aspect

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Tracey

Being positive has its place.  Definitely.  However, I’ve learned with June that it cannot be the only thing. We’ve talked about how being positive is one ingredient to tomorrow and feeling better.   June talks about working with the hand she … Continue reading →

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Surviving the Empty Nest

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Tracey

Empty Nest Syndrome is the moment you realize it’s time to say goodbye to your “children” and welcome the adult you have helped them become.   This is a natural part of life, a transition not just for you but for … Continue reading →

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Myths of the Traditional Grief Process

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Tracey

Traditionally it is thought that we grieve in a standard manner:  denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally acceptance.   Seems like a nice little happy path with a few bumps, right?   But what if you go back and forth between anger … Continue reading →

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Emotionality of Chronic Illness

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Tracey

Everyday you hear about the effects of stress on your health.  Did you know anger, fear, resentment, and grief (just to name a few) can enhance stressors we experience? When you carry unresolved negative emotion, your illness is embellished.  This … Continue reading →

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Your New Normal

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Tracey

You’ve only known this man or woman as your spouse.   You’ve been married a lifetime.   You’ve built dreams and memories around this relationship. You’ve been at the same company forever.  You’ve grown and matured into a credible, responsible, and loyal … Continue reading →

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Remembering My Father

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Tracey

I received an early morning phone call on 3/28/12 that my father (69) passed away.   It was a bit of a surprise; he had survived several risky surgeries rife with complications – he had been home about 3 weeks after … Continue reading →

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