Even after a helpful conversation about grief, questions often remain. This blog reflects on common questions about grief that many people carry—about timing, feelings, and what “normal” looks like—offering reassurance and gentle...
Read life storyWhen we talk about grief, it can be tempting to imagine that there is a “normal” way to do it. You might wonder if you’re grieving the “right” way, or worry that your experience doesn’t look like what you see in movies, on social media, or even...
Read life storyA common statement from those grieving is that they feel like they are grieving wrong. Bereaved say: “I cry too much. I don’t cry enough. My friend told me it gets easier after year 1, and someone else said year 2 is harder. They said I can...
Read life storyKenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv, is Sr. Vice President, Grief Programs, HFA and recipient of the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Death Education and...
Read life storyThere are so many ways to grieve and despite the research it is hard to determine what is “normal” and what should be expected. As mentioned earlier, often grief is directly related to dealing with death. In reality grief visits us much more...
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