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You’re bone-tired, but your mind won’t stop. The room is dark, the house is quiet… and yet you’re still wide awake. You tell yourself, If I fall asleep now, I’ll still get five hours… four hours… three hours… — but sleep never comes. If you’ve been here since your loss, it’s not just in your head — grief actually changes the way your body rests. And the reason why might surprise you.

Grief caught me off guard—I wish someone had given me a roadmap before I lost my parents. In this post, I share what hindsight has taught me: that grief isn’t just an emotional storm, but a journey into parts of yourself you never expected to visit. From permission to feel every ache and confusion, to learning how essential compassion can be to navigate loss, this is what I wish I could go back and tell my younger self.

When it comes to grief, men often get a smaller box to fit into—and sometimes, it feels like the lid is nailed shut. Society’s unspoken rules still tell men to “stay strong,” “hold it together,” or “move on,” leaving little room for honest emotion. In this post, we’ll explore why these outdated expectations hurt more than they help, how they silence needed conversations, and why giving men permission to grieve openly isn’t just compassionate—it’s necessary for healing.

Let's take a quick look at the most common misconceptions about grief, because what you've heard is not always true.

With the 4th of July kicking off summer bbq season, it brings along new challenges for those who are in the midst of their grief journey.

Father's Day can be a day of emotional landmines for those of us who are grieving the loss of our Dads. Here are a few tidbits from a grief coach to help you through this upcoming Father's Day.

Have you ever wondered what working with a professional grief coach is like? If you've got three minutes I'd love to give you a quick rundown.

When we think of grief, we often associate it with the death of a loved one. But grief isn’t limited to loss through death—it can stem...

A look into the physical side of grief that nobody talks about. Written by professional grief coach Benita Hampton, CPC

Losing someone you love changes everything. It reshapes your world and your routines, often leaving you wondering how to move forward...

Valentine's Day can trigger big emotions for a grieving heart. Here's a mini "survival guide" to help you get through this tough day.

A quick look into why nutrition and fitness really do matter on your grief journey.

Let's take a quick look at the role that gratitude can play in your grief journey

New Year, New You? Skip the resolutions and embrace SMART Goals on your grief journey in the coming year.

A letter to grievers from the perspective of a grief coach. A quick read designed to provide you with actionable steps on your grief journey

Is a child in your life experiencing grief? Here are some quick tips to help you provide the support they need.

The holiday season can be a minefield of triggers for you when you are grieving a loss. Here are some quick tips to consider.

Feeling like your emotions are all over the place? That's the nature of grief. It's messy business

A quick look at the connection between grief and guilt.

Grief is messy business and it can feel like an all-consuming shadow, dimming the bright parts of our life and leaving us in a place of...