
When Purpose Stops Being About Grief (and Starts Being About Living)
There’s a moment during our grief journey that doesn’t seem to prompt much conversation. It’s not the early shock. It’s not the raw pain. It’s

There’s a moment during our grief journey that doesn’t seem to prompt much conversation. It’s not the early shock. It’s not the raw pain. It’s

This time of year has a way of feeling familiar. The cold lingers longer than we want it to. The light changes slowly. Certain memories

This one’s going to be a little different, and maybe a little long, but stick with me. I do have a point to make. Long-time

This time of year does something to me. Between the holidays and a cluster of anniversaries, memories surface whether I invite them or not. Some

I’ve been watching conversations about being alone unfold lately, especially with the holidays just behind us. I experienced an episode myself this past New Year’s

In 1969, Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross introduced the five stages of grief (Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance) in her book On Death and Dying. Her work
Copyright ©2025 Life After Losses – All Rights Reserved.