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Grief can be a lonely place, even when we’re surrounded by people who love us. Friends and family often want to help, but unless they’ve experienced a similar loss, it can be hard for them to fully understand what our hearts are carrying. After David’s passing, I found that even in the company of loved ones, there were moments I felt completely alone in my grief. That’s when many begin to wonder: Would joining a support group help? In the weeks and months following a loss, we

“Grief has taught me that loss changes us, but it also deepens us. It opens our hearts to compassion, to memory, and to the quiet beauty of continuing with love still guiding the way.” In the years since David’s passing, I’ve learned that grief is not a chapter that closes---it’s a story that continues to unfold. Through the comfort of familiar recipes, the sharing of memories, and the quiet reflection that comes with time, I’ve discovered that grief has much to teach us abou

We’ve all heard the saying, “The show must go on.” It’s often used to express resilience----the idea that no matter what happens, life keeps moving forward. But when you’ve suffered a loss, those words can sound almost impossible. How do we go on when our hearts are broken? When the person who once filled our days with love and laughter is no longer here? After my husband David passed, I remember waking up some mornings and wondering how I would face the day. The routines tha

When grief entered my life, it felt as though everything familiar had been stripped away. The routines I once leaned on became...

There are moments in grief when the world feels colorless, when it’s hard to imagine ever feeling lightness again. In those moments, the...

Recently I had the opportunity to go back "home" and have a wonderful book launch for  Recipes for Healing: Working Through Grief One...

I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by celebrity writer Jules LaVallee, which was featured in the lifestyle section of...

Mother's Day is a time set aside to celebrate the women who have nurtured, guided, and loved us. For many, it's a joyful day of gratitude...

Joy and Sorrow. Can we find joy while experiencing grief and sorrow? Yes, grief and joy are not mutually exclusive. You can mourn someone you have lost and still laugh at a memory.

This is about the different ways we are able to practice self- care of our emotional and physical well-being while grieving.

Losing a loved one leaves a void, some say a gaping hole, that can never truly be filled, but their presence remains in the memories we...

How do we navigate these moments while honoring both your grief and the love you shared? Losing someone you love is one of the most...