Father's Day-Part 1

Craig had a weird obsession with holidays. He kept a list and an excel tracker sheet that he updated regularly which listed any and all observances he could find. He had it broken down by month, week, and day. At the beginning of every month, he would circulate an email, denoting the upcoming observances, and in some instances would decorate his work cubicle accordingly. He was especially fond of the less common knowledge holidays like January 11th being “learn your name in Morse code day”, or the first week of May is “Dog anxiety awareness week”, and a personal passion of his, October is “National cyber security awareness month”.

Kate MollisonJune 27, 2023grief, father's day, parental loss, death, dadComment

Feeding Grief: how to eat after someone dies

Many become trapped in the pitfalls of “Maladaptive coping behaviors” when dealing with grief. Maladaptive coping refers to strategies that, while providing temporary relief, ultimately hinder the grieving process. Grief already negatively impacts the physical body, causing a lowered immune system and creating an increased risk of illness & disease, but chronic stress on the body from poor choices can exacerbate conditions and cause things like headaches, muscle tension, and gastrointestinal issues. Read more to discover tips on eating well through grief.

Kate MollisonJune 1, 2023grief, death, loss, maladaptive, eating well, supporting lossComment

Welcome

I’ll be completely honest… I have no idea how to start this. So I’ll start it the same way I started every other hurdle I encountered along this grief journey, I just start.

Kate MollisonNovember 27, 2022Comment

Basic Training

All right recruits! This is it, the stuff you’ve been waiting for! Well, sort of. I mean, you don’t just run right into war without doing a few push-ups first, right? So for this lesson, we’re going to look at things you could do to put yourself in a better place for when you have to get shit done.

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Ground Zero

Like a clap of thunder that shakes the house windows… or the deafening BANG from a firework at a decibel you didn’t anticipate, The words “Time of death…” will ring painfully in your ears for a very long time.

Kate MollisonOctober 1, 2022Comment

We Put the FUN in Funeral

You’ve selected a location, picked the music, decided on an officiant, and planned reception details…. It sounds almost like we’re planning a wedding, right? Close, we’re planning a funeral.

Kate MollisonSeptember 1, 2022Comment

Me, Myself, & I: Discovering your new identity after becoming widowed

We define ourselves through a series of choices. These choices and how we present ourselves helps us find like minded people and better navigate the world around us. Things like hair color, body modifications, style choices, even the labels and pronouns we chose to use are an integral part of our self identity. One of the most obvious identifiers we chose is our name. As we grow up , our nickname evolves, we maybe change our signature and most commonly, we get married. We adopt a new prefix and become linked to another person by assuming their last name.

Kate MollisonAugust 30, 2022identity, self view, growth, widow, personal growthComment

Till death do we part: Dating after loss

You know how when you’re making pancakes, the first one is always a little wonky? It’s not necessarily bad, sometimes you burn it, or it’s misshapen…. but usually it’s a learning curve to get it just right. Dating after experiencing the loss of a spouse is a lot like making pancakes. There is usually a mess to clean up, some get fed to the dog, but most likely, you’ll end up with something delicious and a growing confidence each time you do it. So how do you know if you’re ready to put yourself out there? Read more to find out!

Kate MollisonJuly 31, 2022Comment

The Dividends of death- How to invest & plan for loss

As we’re racing the imposed clock that is set when someone dies, we are forced to figure out financial stability. how do you know what is safe to spend? What money do you have access to? And how do you protect your future financially? Read on to find out

Kate MollisonJuly 17, 2022Comment

Are you there God? it's me grief

For many, organized religion becomes a support during difficult times. It provides the feeling of being wrapped in a warm hug and we take solace in knowing our faith will guide us. Some people even find religion for the first time after experiencing a tragedy. When feeling lost, there can be comfort in knowing all of our trust is in God. For others, like myself, religion and “God” left us a long time ago and we feel an emptiness when someone offers the platitudes of faith during our struggles.

Kate MollisonJuly 11, 2022Comment

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