Addressing the question of what's "normal" or "expected" in grief is part and parcel of working in the field of grief and bereavement. Nevertheless,…
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Some nights feel like an abyss. It starts small, with a thought, memory, or worry that cracks the ground beneath…
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Holidays and Special Days
- Eleanor Haley
I'll go ahead and acknowledge the giant turkey in the room, Thanksgiving can be the pits for people who are…
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Photogrief
- Eleanor Haley
In late September, we challenged our readers to photo-document the everyday changes they experienced throughout the fall season. This prompt…
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Emotion
- Eleanor Haley
Those of you who follow WYG know that for the last few weeks we have been publishing guest posts from…
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Photogrief
- Eleanor Haley
by Beth White If I could kiss Heaven I would. I would attach my wings and fly high in the…
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Photogrief
- Eleanor Haley
by Chagit Deitz The Jewish holiday is here. A new year for us. 2 years without you. Have a beautiful…
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My mother died twelve years ago on October 23rd and, though my actual memories of the days and weeks that…
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Understanding Grief
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Emotion
- Eleanor Haley
We've written in the past about the 'grief lens' and how it can impact one's overall outlook on themselves, others,…
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