by María Tomás-Keegan | Accepting & Adapting to Life's Change, Breakups, Grief & Loss
The loss of your mother carries a different burden than the loss of other people in your life. At least that’s how I’ve experienced it. Somehow, it’s deeper and bores a big hole in your heart that can never be filled again—because you only have one mother. Some people...
by María Tomás-Keegan | Breakups, Grief & Loss
We recently experienced another loss in our family—this time it was a beloved pet, Miss Murphy, who was a constant loving companion for my brother and sister-in-law. As I wrestled with what to say to them, it got me to thinking that this is something we all struggle...
by María Tomás-Keegan | Grief/Loss, Transitions
I’m not an expert on grief and loss; I’ve just felt a lot of it. I don’t know anyone who is an expert. All I know is it’s one of those raw emotions that tear us up inside and lasts too damn long. The person going through the grief feels lost … the people trying to...
