The ReFrame Blog

Losing a pet can make the world feel quieter in a way that is hard to explain. Whether the loss was expected or sudden, peaceful or complicated, it hurts deeply...

Life is like a river always flowing and changing. Your emotions move along with it, rising and falling like waves. These feelings carry important messages about your needs and what’s...

Grief is complex. When someone we care about is grieving, we naturally want to offer comfort, support, and love. But sometimes, in our desire to help, we might unintentionally say...

You know that feeling in your chest: tight, unsettled, like you’re bracing for something hard? Even though nothing has happened yet, your body knows. Your heart knows. That’s anticipatory grief. It’s...

Grief isn’t just about death. When most people hear the word grief, they think of funerals and final goodbyes. And yes, the death of a loved one is one of...

We’ve all done it; cleaned out the closet at 11 p.m., binge-watched a full season in one night, scrolled until our thumbs went numb. Sometimes it’s after a breakup. Sometimes...

How many times have you said, “I’m fine” when someone asked how you were doing? It’s one of the most common responses we give: quick, polite, and just vague enough...

Grief can feel like being trapped in quicksand. The more you struggle, the deeper you sink. It’s disorienting, overwhelming, and exhausting. But healing is possible—and it often begins with one...

Grief is not just emotional; it’s physical too. While unresolved grief impacts your thoughts and feelings, it also leaves an undeniable mark on your body. In this second part of...

Grief is a natural emotional response to loss, but when it remains unresolved, it can quietly affect nearly every area of your life—emotionally, mentally, and even physically. Understanding the signs...

Grief is not a one-time event; it’s cumulative—it can build up over time and quietly affect every part of your life. Every unprocessed loss you've experienced, from your earliest to...

Father’s Day is often seen as a time to celebrate strong, supportive fathers—but for many, it can be a day that brings up grief, pain, and loss. Whether you’re mourning...