When I got divorced, there were things that I was expecting but LOTS of things I wasn't expecting. I could write a novel on the whole experience. But one thing that sticks out in particular is how unprepared I was for the number of married individuals who would reach out and ask me for support. They would ask "how did you know it was time?" "did you use an attorney?" and most often "how did you set up a new life on your own?" A friend recently said "You are kind of like a div

When a relationship ends—whether through divorce, separation, or another significant transition—we often assume we're grieving the other person. While that is certainly part of the experience, I've come to believe that many of us are grieving something even larger.

A Practical Guide for Schools, Congregations, Teams, and Community Organizations Creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and connected through life's transitions. When Loss Touches a Community Grief is often thought of as an individual experience, but loss can affect entire communities. A school may lose a student or teacher. A congregation may lose a longtime member. A sports team may lose a player, coach, or parent. A nonprofit may lose a volunteer, donor, or leader.

A Practical Guide for Leaders, Teams, and Organizations Creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and connected through life's transitions. When a Colleague Dies The death of a colleague affects more than just the individual's family and close friends. It can have a profound impact on an entire workplace, team, volunteer group, congregation, or community. Employees may experience shock, sadness, confusion, anger, anxiety, or guilt. Some may have worked alongside the indi

Creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and connected through life's transitions. Why This Matters Grief is a natural response to loss, yet it is often one of the least understood experiences in the workplace. When an employee experiences the death of a loved one, a serious illness, a divorce, pregnancy loss, or another significant life change, they do not leave their grief at the door when they come to work. Grief can affect concentration, memory, energy, decision-mak