If you have experienced the death of someone you love, you may have noticed something unexpected as an important date approaches. A birthday. A death anniversary. A wedding anniversary. A holiday you used to share. Sometimes, the days leading up to that date feel different. You may become more emotional, tired, anxious, withdrawn, or preoccupied with memories. You might even find yourself wondering why you are struggling when you thought you were doing better. This experience

One of the first questions people ask after a loss is simple and honest: "How long is this going to last?" People ask it quietly in therapy sessions. They ask it late at night when the house is finally still. They ask because they are exhausted, frightened, or beginning to wonder whether something is wrong with them. If you are asking this question, you are not broken. You are human. You have experienced a loss, and your mind, body, and heart are trying to adjust to a life th

Christmas can be one of the hardest times to grieve. The season is filled with memories, expectations, and reminders of the person who is no longer here. If this is your first Christmas without them, everything may feel heavier than you expected. You might find yourself pulled between wanting to keep old traditions and wanting to avoid the holiday altogether. There is no right way to do this. Grief is personal, and it does not follow the calendar.