Self-compassion and Grief

In my early 20’s, my grandmother died of lung cancer. She was 58 and we were a young family that had not experienced any deaths. My grandmother, who was truly our matriarch, had opted for hospice and the nurse who was with us that day – she was sent by an angel. She...

What if I Forget Them?

What if I forget their laugh?What if I can’t close my eyes and see how they smiled when they were planning something fun?What if I can’t remember something important that they shared with me?What if I forget THEM? Memories Fade The truth of the matter often stings...