What is “Meta Grief”? Navigating Grief Fatigue, Grief Exhaustion, and the Toll of Ongoing Tragedy
Feeling exhausted by constant loss? This blog explores the concept of “meta grief”—the grief you feel about the fact that you're grieving—and offers language for navigating grief fatigue, emotional burnout, and the toll of ongoing personal and collective tragedy.
6 Powerful Grief Metaphors That Help You Make Sense of Life After Loss
Grief can feel impossible to explain. These 6 powerful grief metaphors and illustrations give shape and language to loss, helping you translate overwhelming emotions into imagery that makes sense of life after loss.
Friendship Grief Is Real—And It’s One of the Hardest Parts of Loss
Friendship grief is one of the hardest—and most overlooked—parts of loss. Learn why friendships often fall apart after death, divorce, or diagnosis, and discover practical tools for navigating the pain of friendship grief and renegotiating your relationships.
What It’s Like to Look Like Someone Who Died: Grieving in a Familiar Face
Looking like someone who died can bring comfort, confusion, or pain. Explore why resemblance can intensify grief, how it shapes identity and memory, and what tools and practices help when your face becomes a living reminder of someone you’ve lost.
Are You Ready for Grief Coaching? 3 Questions to Ask Before You Get Support
Wondering if grief coaching is right for you? Ask yourself these three essential questions to help you decide if you're ready for grief support. Learn how to move from stuckness to healing with tools, coaching, and community inside Life After Loss Academy.
Is Grief Selfish? What Being "Self-Centered" in Grief Really Means—and Why It Matters
Is grief selfish? Explore why grief is inherently self-centered—and why that’s not a bad thing. Learn how to reframe selfishness as a necessary part of healing after loss, and discover how grief can be a powerful act of self-compassion and survival.
When Every Season Hurts: Surviving Grief Anniversaries and Death Dates All Year Long
Grieving multiple losses can turn your entire calendar into a minefield. Learn how cumulative grief impacts every season, why death anniversaries aren't the only hard days, and how to create rituals that help you survive and thrive year after year.