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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“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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“Learning to Receive: Worthiness in the Wake of Grief“
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“Learning to Receive: Worthiness in the Wake of Grief“

Grief can make you question everything—including your own worth. This blog explores how to reconnect with your sense of worthiness while grieving, even when you feel broken, guilty, or not enough. Learn gentle mindset shifts and compassionate practices to help you remember: your worth was never lost.

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“How to Move Forward When You’re Stuck in Grief or Life “
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“How to Move Forward When You’re Stuck in Grief or Life “

Grief can feel like being stuck in a fog with no clear path forward. Discover compassionate ways to shift focus, reconnect with your inner self, and begin healing.

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“Intuition vs Intellect: Tapping Into the Wisdom Beyond Logic “ (Especially in Grief)
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“Intuition vs Intellect: Tapping Into the Wisdom Beyond Logic “ (Especially in Grief)

Feeling stuck in grief or transition? Learn how to tap into your intuition when logic falls short, and discover the quiet wisdom that leads the way forward.

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“The Illusion of Failure: Redefining Loss and Response”
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“The Illusion of Failure: Redefining Loss and Response”

In this blog, we explore the illusion of failure through the lens of grief, a reminder that life’s losses—whether a job, relationship, or dream—don’t define our worth. Grief is not a sign of failure, but a natural response to change and disappointment. Drawing from inspiring stories of public figures who overcame adversity, we highlight the power of emotional resilience and the importance of separating identity from outcome. Whether you’re coping with loss, navigating uncertainty, or seeking grief support, this piece encourages you to shift your perspective: true success lies in how you respond to grief, not whether you avoid it.

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“When Grief Doesn’t Let Go: Understanding Complicated Grief”
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“When Grief Doesn’t Let Go: Understanding Complicated Grief”

Complicated grief is a form of deep, persistent mourning that doesn't ease with time and may even intensify, affecting your daily life and emotional well-being. Unlike typical bereavement, prolonged grief can feel like you're stuck in an unending cycle of sadness, guilt, or emotional numbness. If you’re struggling to find relief after a significant loss, grief counseling can provide the tools and grief support you need to begin your grief recovery journey. Recognizing the signs of complicated grief is the first step toward healing—and you don’t have to go through it alone.

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