Category: Personal Stories

  • Navigating a Difficult Conversation: Discussing Death with Children

    Navigating a Difficult Conversation: Discussing Death with Children

    Understanding a Child’s Thoughts About Death Children’s ideas about death change as they get older. Their age, emotional maturity, and life experiences all shape how they make sense of loss. Young Children (Preschool Age) Little ones often see death as something temporary. They might think the person who died will…

  • Coming Soon!!! A Poetry Book Hearts Lament – The Beauty of Becoming

    Coming Soon!!! A Poetry Book Hearts Lament – The Beauty of Becoming

    My Personal Journey Through Grief Grief is a universal experience, yet its expression is deeply personal. My own journey has been shaped by the loss of three beloved souls—my brother, my husband, and my father. Each loss brought its own set of challenges and lessons, profoundly influencing both my life…

  • Supporting a Loved One Through Grief

    Supporting a Loved One Through Grief

    grievingpen.com Grief is complex and emotional. It varies widely and is often shaped by personal relationships and individual coping mechanisms. The experience of losing a loved one can invoke a whirlwind of emotions. This includes profound sadness, anger, confusion, and even relief, as people navigate their new reality. It is…

  • Download Your Essential Guide to Healing from Grief

    Download Your Essential Guide to Healing from Grief

    Discover the Journey Through Grief Grief can feel overwhelming, often leaving us lost and uncertain about how to move forward. However, it’s important to remember that you are not alone—there are supportive paths toward healing. That’s why I created this ebook, Treading Through Grief: A Journey Toward Healing, which offers…

  • Don’t Sweat the Socks: A Lesson in Patience and Grace

    Don’t Sweat the Socks: A Lesson in Patience and Grace

    A Personal Story of Frustration It was just another day when my friend reached out to me, sharing her growing frustration with her husband. Each morning, she found his socks strewn across their perfectly decorated bedroom, turning her peaceful space into chaos before work. My heart went out to her;…