Welcome to The Journey to Healing Blog
Expert Advice on Grief, Coping and 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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- 24 Hour Philosophy
- Addiction Grief
- Addiction Recovery
- Aging & Mindset
- Ambiguous Grief
- Anticipatory Grief
- Authentic Living
- Caregiver Burnout Support
- Caregiver Grief
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- Caregiving Support
- Childhood Grief
- Children and Loss
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- Deservability
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- Emotional healing
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- Fear of Unknown
- Grief & Emotional Wellness
- Grief & Fear
- Grief & Hope
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- Grief and Addiction
- Grief and the Body
- Grief before Loss
- Grief recovery
- Grief stages for Children
- Grieving a spouse
- Growth mindset
- Happiness starts here
- Healing for Caregivers
- Healing through Grief
- Holiday stress
- Inner wisdom
- Intuition vs Intellect
- Isolation when grieving
- Living Authentically
- Living in the Present
- Living with Purpose
- Loss of Cat
- Loss of Dog
- Loss of Job
- Loss of Loved One
- Loss of Self
- Loss of a Spouse
- Loss of identity
- Mental Health Awareness
- Mindfulness & Grief
“Loving Someone in Recovery: Balancing Grief and Hope”
Loving someone in recovery often means carrying both grief and hope at the same time. Families preparing for milestones—like an anniversary or holiday—may feel torn between excitement for the moment and fear of what could go wrong. This tension isn’t weakness; it’s a normal response to the uncertainty that recovery brings. In this week’s blog, I explore the psychology behind this emotional paradox and share ways to care for yourself while supporting your loved one’s journey.
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“Beyond the Role of Caregiver: Remembering Who You Are”
Caring for a loved one can be one of life’s greatest gifts—and its greatest challenges. Many caregivers discover that while they give their heart, time, and energy to others, they lose sight of themselves. This week’s article explores the hidden grief of caregiving, shares a touching story of one daughter’s journey, and offers gentle, practical ways to reclaim your identity, relieve guilt, and create treasured memories along the way.
3 minute read