Resources for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day can be really hard. Here are some resources that can help.
The Grief Girlie's top self-care tips for navigating the New Year
Guest contributor Shea Wingate, licensed therapist and grief coach and better known as the Grief Girlie, shares her top tips for navigating a new year when you’re experiencing grief and loss.
Birthday grief
Today is my 46th birthday and I’ve spent 28 birthdays without my mom. A few thoughts on being a motherless daughter on her birthday.
What the heck are secondary losses?
I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of secondary losses. What are they anyway? How can we get more conversation around the impact of these on our lives?
Dee’s story
Dee shares her reflections on sitting in a hospital waiting room without her mom, waiting for medical tests.
We have a lot to say about grief
We have a lot to say about grief, and still, in 2023, too few places to say them.
Here’s to raising more grief awareness in 2023
Big things are coming for the Motherlove Project in 2023. When I started the Project in 2020, I had no idea what might happen but I knew I was called to start something that allowed me to share my story and others’ as well. I couldn’t have imagined over 80 beautiful souls from around the world would share their stories with the Project. I feel called to push harder and longer for more grief awareness, grief education, connection and community in 2023!
New year, new grief?
Time is supposed to heal all wounds, right? Or we’re supposed to go through the “stages” of grief (how many are there, 5? 7?) and then we’re to be able to move on? From my experience of the last 27 years, I can tell you that I’m still processing my loss.
If you don’t have a will, why not?
What happens if you die without a will? A person who dies without a will is called an intestate, and most people don’t know what happens if you die without one. It’s a common myth that the government can claim your money and assets, but it’s not true. They do have the ability to have a say in how your assets or estate gets divided between family members. Creating a will also means you can control how your assets are distributed to beneficiaries over time, instead of children receiving a lump sum when they turn 18. Having a will also ensures that you are clear about the custody of your children if your children are minors when you die.
I’m grateful for my grief
I am grateful for my grief. I know that probably sounds…strange, but I am. I wish my mom was still here, there are so many days that I wish I could call her and hear her voice. But I’m starting to see my grief as a gift, something I have learned so much from, that I’m still learning from.