Losing a loved one has a profound and lasting impact on our lives. When that someone is your precious child, the grief is unparalleled. The journey through grief is a long and arduous one, filled with a roller coaster of emotion, but it's made even more challenging when you start losing friends in the process. Friends may not fully understand the extent of your grief, or they might not know how best to help you. Your grief can be misunderstood as a withdrawal from the friendship, leaving them feeling confused and hurt. In this blog, we'll explore the complexities of losing friends after the l ..read more

When I was sitting down to write this blog, I was going to title it The Impossible Task. The truth is, living a beautiful and meaningful life is challenging, but very possible. After several years on this journey, I have found a life of purpose and meaning. It's taken time, energy, and starting over many, many times. These are the 11 steps I used to get here: 1. Acknowledge and Embrace Your Grief The first step toward living a meaningful life after the loss of a child is to acknowledge and embrace your grief. Allow yourself to feel the full spectrum of emotions, from sadness to anger, guilt ..read more

The grief that accompanies the loss of a child lasts a lifetime. Grieving mom, at times your grief might be so painful that you feel overwhelmed. You may find it hard to see the point of living and want to find a way to make it stop. Learning to live with your child's passing is as unique as you are, so we will all find ourselves on different timelines when it comes to coping. Grief changes over time. As time passes, the balance between good days and bad days shifts and gradually you will find you have more good days and fewer bad days. But these changes are gradual, and each person is differ ..read more

Losing a child is a profound experience that leaves grieving parents longing for a spiritual connection and a sense of closeness with their child in heaven. In this blog post, we will explore strategies and practices that can help grieving mothers and fathers foster a deeper spiritual bond with their child, allowing them to feel their presence and find solace in their spiritual connection. Creating a Sacred Space Establishing a sacred space within your home can serve as a physical sanctuary where you can connect with your child's spirit. Decorate this space with meaningful objects, such as ph ..read more

Losing a child is an unimaginable tragedy that no parent should have to endure. The first year after such a devastating loss is often described as a time of acute grief, marked by intense emotions and significant adjustments. However, many parents find that the second year can bring its own set of challenges and struggles, sometimes even more difficult than the initial year. In this blog, I will share 15 reasons why the second year after child loss might be even harder than the first year. Reality sinks in: 1. During the first year, shock and numbness can act as a protective shield, helping p ..read more

The road through grief and child loss is one I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. I would sell my soul to the devil himself to have Katie back. Yet, as a grieving mother, I feel like I have learned so much. I named my book Journey to HEALING because it is a road; an uphill hellish road and harder than any of us could imagine. I struggle to say that there is good in Katie’s death or any child’s death, but I will say that I have experienced so much transformation and learning which has affected all areas of my life. Katie will forever be woven into the fabric of my life and she will continue to g ..read more

Let me tell you a story... My first dream of Katie came one month after she died. Sleep did not come easy for me after we lost our girl so I often spent the night staring at the ceiling with tears running down my face. One night in a rare moment when I actually fell asleep the most surreal thing happened. Since the day Katie died, I would look hopefully in the direction of the front door every time I heard a noise, thinking (wishing) that it was Katie coming home and hoping that her accident was all a big misunderstanding. In my dream, I was in the kitchen making supper when I heard the door ..read more

In today's dynamic and unpredictable business landscape, organizations are constantly challenged to adapt, innovate, and overcome obstacles. One of the key ingredients for success lies in building a resilient workforce that can navigate change, bounce back from setbacks, and thrive in the face of adversity. In this blog, I will share my personal journey of resilience and offer insights that will inspire organizations to harness the power of resilience within their teams. As an inspirational speaker on this topic, I invite you to explore the transformative potential of resilience in driving or ..read more

You are not alone, Angel Mama. After my daughter died, I thought I was losing my mind. Grief is horrible. It changes every aspect about you - physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and socially. You can hardly remember your own name most of the time. You cry non-stop or at random things, you can't sleep, your anger is off the charts, you don't act rationally. I think every one of us feels like we are going crazy. Here's the thing: you are NOT crazy and this feeling of being out of control and in zombie mode 100% of the time is NORMAL. This is grief. You have gone through the worst th ..read more

As a grieving mother, I know firsthand the struggles that come with losing a child. The pain is indescribable, and the emotions that come with it can be overwhelming. In this blog post, I want to share my own personal experience with grief and the challenges I've faced and how I've learned to handle them. 1. Overwhelming Emotions Losing a child can trigger a range of intense and overwhelming emotions. My emotions became a rollercoaster. In the beginning, I was drowning in sadness and was easily angered. I also felt immense guilt for not being able to prevent my daughter's death and jealousy t ..read more