Why "I'm Fine" Is a Lie July 15, 2025Danielle Southwick 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...
How to Get Unstuck from Grief July 07, 2025Danielle Southwick 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...
The Physical Signs of Unresolved Grief June 30, 2025Danielle Southwick 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...
The Emotional Signs of Unresolved Grief June 23, 2025Danielle Southwick 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...
Unresolved Grief is Cumulatively Negative June 16, 2025Danielle Southwick 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...
When Father’s Day Brings Grief June 14, 2025Danielle Southwick 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...
Break Free from Grief Myths June 14, 2025Danielle Southwick Over the past few weeks, we’ve taken a deep dive into some of the 6 most common myths about grief—beliefs many of us have unknowingly internalized. These myths are often...
Grief Myth #6: “Keep Busy” June 09, 2025Danielle Southwick One of the most misleading pieces of advice often given to those who are grieving is this: Just keep busy. The idea is that if you stay active enough—fill your calendar,...
Grief Myth #5 – Don’t Feel Bad June 02, 2025Danielle Southwick One of the most damaging myths about grief is don't feel bad. This message often shows up wrapped in good intentions—things like stay positive or look on the bright side....
Grief, Memorial Day, and Honoring the Unknown May 26, 2025Danielle Southwick Every year, Memorial Day arrives with a quiet ache. For some, it marks the start of summer, with cookouts, flag-lined streets, and family gatherings. But for others, it carries something...
Grief Myth #4: Be Strong / Be Strong for Others May 26, 2025Danielle Southwick One of the most challenging myths about grief is the idea that we have to “be strong”—for ourselves or for the people around us. It’s a message many of us...
The Time I Dropped a Motorcycle May 19, 2025Danielle Southwick I’ve always loved motorcycles. When I was little, I had this toy three-wheeler, a Weebok, I think, that I’d ride around like I was on a mission. I was fearless,...
