Grieving or overwhelmed? Navigate the holidays like a boss with these 5 major strategies.
Ask Annah: Does Grief Last Forever?
Dearest Neighbor, First, I’m sorry for your loss and your heartache. Please know that, though it might sometimes feel like you are all alone, you have a world of support to help you in your grief and beyond. Will your grief last forever? It doesn’t have to, Journeyer, but it all depends on you. In the 5 Steps of Healing, … Read More
Ask Annah: Why Do I Feel Worse 2-3 Years after My Significant Life Loss Event
Dear Journeyer, I am often asked some variation of this question: “It’s been three years since my child/parent/sibling/spouse/best friend died and I feel worse now than I did when it happened. What is wrong with me?” Though this query often references the death of a person, I have also heard it with regard to other forms of loss, including but … Read More
A Day of Letters
I spent yesterday writing. Long-hand. A belated Father’s Day wish to my dad. I had phoned him, but the card I’d purchased sat on my desk with the many other seasonal well wishes that would be late. I’m not one to scrawl my name on someone else’s sentiment and call it a day. I thoroughly enjoy writing letters and putting … Read More