During the grieving process, many people slip into depression. For some, it is the first time they have ever experienced such profound emotional pain, making the signs difficult to recognize. Looking back, I realize I didn't truly understand what depression felt like until I experienced it myself. A lone sailboat glides across the serene blue waters near an airport with scenic hills in the background. You might assume I became depressed when my little boy, Cory, died. I was d

One of the greatest fears people carry when they are grieving is this: If I move forward… does that mean I am leaving them behind? The answer is no. A thousand times, no. A person in a pink sweater holding a picture frame indoors, near a candle Moving through grief is not about forgetting. It’s not about erasing someone from your life, your heart, or your story. It’s about learning how to carry them with you in a different way. In the early days of grief, everything feels hea

Grief is not a single emotion. It’s not something neat and contained that shows up politely and then leaves when you’re ready for it to go. Grief moves in. It settles into your body, your mind, your routines, your relationships—every corner of your life. peaceful road-and-sunlight image And for most people, it shows up in ways they never expected. Physically, grief can be exhausting. Not just “I need a nap” tired—but a deep, bone-level fatigue that makes even simple tasks fee