Welcome to The Journey to Healing Blog

By Bren Bell (Coach & Counselor)

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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“Grieving Someone Still Alive – The Pain of Addiction”
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“Grieving Someone Still Alive – The Pain of Addiction”

 Learn how to navigate ambiguous grief when addiction has changed your loved one—and how to support your healing without losing hope.

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“The Silent Weight of Caregiving – Grieving Before Goodbye”
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“The Silent Weight of Caregiving – Grieving Before Goodbye”

Caregiving often begins with love, but over time, it can quietly usher in grief long before a final goodbye. This kind of loss—slow, invisible, and deeply personal—is rarely talked about. In this blog, we explore the silent sorrow caregivers carry as they witness their loved ones fade, and offer gentle ways to honor that grief along the way.

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“Helping Children Navigate Grief: Understanding, Supporting, and Healing”
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“Helping Children Navigate Grief: Understanding, Supporting, and Healing”

Learn how to support grieving children at different ages, understand re-grief, childhood traumatic grief, and get tips for explaining death compassionately.

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“The Fine Line Between Solitude and Isolation in Grief: How to Navigate Both”
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“The Fine Line Between Solitude and Isolation in Grief: How to Navigate Both”

Solitude can be a place of healing—or a trap of isolation.💔
In grief, the line between the two can blur quickly. This blog explores how to recognize when being alone stops serving you—and how to gently reach for connection without guilt or pressure.

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“Healing Through Grief: How to Tell It’s Happening Even When It Doesn’t Feel Like It”
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“Healing Through Grief: How to Tell It’s Happening Even When It Doesn’t Feel Like It”

Not sure if you're healing through grief? Here are subtle signs you may be healing—plus tips, stats, and encouragement for your journey.

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