After decades of leading grief workshops, sitting with people in their darkest moments, and walking through my own losses… I’ve learned something that may surprise you. A serene view of a turquoise glacial lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains, with vibrant red canoes dotting the water under a cloudy sky. Most people think grief advice is supposed to be profound. Something wise. Something that makes the pain easier. But the most important thing I’ve learned is much simpler

On my way home from the grocery store today, I saw an older woman pushing a cart up a hill. For a moment, I assumed she might be unhoused, moving what little she owned from one place to another. A heartfelt Mother's Day message is displayed on a letter board surrounded by vibrant tulip flowers and scattered rose petals. And then—just like that—my thoughts shifted to my mother. My sweet, hardworking mother never learned to drive. She carried heavy grocery bags for blocks, no m

If there is one truth I have come to understand—after decades of leading grief workshops, retreats, support groups, and sitting quietly with people in their most broken moments—it is this: no one grieves the way you do. Lush green hills rise majestically under a sky painted with wispy clouds, offering a breathtaking view of natural beauty and serenity. Grief is not a formula. It is not a checklist. It is not something that can be measured or compared. It is as unique as your