Welcome to The Journey to Healing Blog
Expert Advice on Grief,
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Navigating LifeTransitions
On this blog, I share stories and insights on navigating loss, overcoming grief through transitional times, and moving through challenging seasons of life.
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- Loss of Cat
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“The Firsts and Lasts of Grief: How to Navigate These Tender Milestones”
The firsts after loss — the first holiday, the first birthday, the first quiet evening without them — can feel like emotional landmines. And the lasts before loss, whether we recognized them or not, hold a tenderness all their own. This blog explores how to navigate these sacred milestones, from anticipatory grief to memory-keeping rituals, offering gentle guidance, composite stories, and a blessing to support you through the moments that anchor your love and reshape your life.
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