Entries by Kasander Grief

Holding onto pain?

Have you become good at holding onto pain? Many of us have had adverse childhood experiences that may have resulted in unresolved loss-of-trust issues, neglect, emotional abandonment, divorce, abuse, and the list goes on.  Many of us continue to drag the unresolved pain from our past relationships (in our childhood), into all of our new […]

Grief is not just about death!

Grief is the normal and natural emotional reaction to any change in your familiar behavior patterns. Think about all the different changes that may be affecting your life. A change in an ongoing relationship, a move, a change in employment, a change in health – these are just a very few of the many things […]

Pet Loss and how it affects you

Sunday, September 12th, is National Pet Memorial Day. This is a day in which we look back and reflect on one, or many pets, that we may have had throughout our lifetime that are no longer with us. A pet is an extension of our family, a companion, and a great friend. The bond you […]

What is stopping you from climbing Mount Grief?

Is there a huge, tall mountain in front of you? Looking up may give you doubts and fears of how you will ever conquer what’s ahead. Leaving you retreating and entrenched in the current path you’re on. Luckily, you have an expert in your corner and an experienced mountain climber that not only has answers […]

Can you experience Grief without death?

Many of us associate the word “Grief” with loss. We then associate loss with death. Sadly, the definition of “Grief” has been altered or connected to death. You do not have to experience death to be grieving. Grief comes in many different sizes, ways, shapes and forms. It affects people differently. In fact, did you […]

Hopeless?

Hopeless, helpless, drained, exhausted, broken, irreparable, shattered, scattered, devastated, rock bottom, impossible, dejected, lost, in despair… Any of these sound like you? You may feel like it is the end and that you are tired of trying to find a way to break through or crawl out of the giant hole you’re currently in. I […]

Grief Is Love Unfinished

Sometimes people mistake that honoring a loved one’s memory means that they must stay in emotional pain. Wouldn’t it be nice to honor their memory without emotional pain? When you’re ready to make a change, I will walk beside you on your road to recovery so you can gain a renewed sense of self. Start […]

It is never too soon to heal your heart.

It takes one small thing to move forward. Willingness…accepting at least 1% responsibility for how you are going to move forward. Maybe you’ve been through a devastating loss recently or a long time ago. Maybe you’ve experienced a ton of heartache, feel hopeless about the future, or wonder why you can’t seem to find any […]