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Mending the Past and Changing the Future by Healing Yourself in the Present
In a recent We Can Do Hard Things podcast episode, Kaitlin Curtice says, “Our healing is directly connected to those who came before and those who will come after.” Many cultures share an understanding that the “sins of the father” gets passed down through the generations. In practical terms, violence, substance abuse, and absence are…
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Broken Glass Wisdom
“You see this goblet?” asks Ajahn Chah, a Thai meditation master. “For me this glass is already broken. I enjoy it; I drink out of it. It holds my water admirably, sometimes even reflecting the sun in beautiful patterns. If I should tap it, it has a lovely ring to it. But when I put…
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Mother’s Day- It’s Complicated
A lot of money and energy is spent on and around Mother’s Day to promote the celebration of mothers. When many think about Mother’s Day, images of breakfast in bed and presents surrounding a grateful and gracious matriarch come to mind. It’s the one day universally recognized as the day moms don’t have to cook,…
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Why Society is Not a Good Example for Processing Grief
I attended the funeral of a high school friend last year and the eulogy was given by a pastor. In his talk, he looked at my friend’s mom and told her she didn’t need to cry anymore- on the day of her son’s funeral as she sat looking at him in his casket. I was…
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Improving your (grief) self-talk
None of us can change the first reaction we have to ourselves, but we can give our more compassionate side a chance to catch up. We do this by pausing, reflecting, and responding.
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Where Do You Find Support?
Tips for getting the grief support you need The Ring Theory is such a great tool when you are in grief and need support. If you are in any of these circles, I’m so sorry you’re experiencing this loss- it is intense and painful. Immediate Family– The people who can support you in your grief…
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Tips for Supporting Someone in Grief
Despite this world being extraordinarily challenging for a lot of people, there is a significant amount of ignorance surrounding how to be present with people experiencing tough circumstances. This is less an indictment of individuals and more so a judgment of our culture. In a culture that champions “good vibes only,” there isn’t much room…
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