Reclaiming Joy After Loss: A New Chapter

There comes a point in the journey of grief where you realize that joy feels foreign. Out of reach. Maybe even wrong. You catch yourself laughing, and guilt sneaks in like an uninvited guest. You feel a moment of peace, and then wonder… am I moving on? But here’s the truth: you’re not moving on—you’re moving […]

The Seasons of Grief: A Gentle Weaving Through Loss and Life

Grief, like nature, moves in seasons. And just like the turning of the earth, it cannot be rushed, bypassed, or ignored. We live in a world that often asks us to “move on,” but grief — true, soul-level grief — asks something else. It asks us to move with it. To walk beside it. To listen to […]

Return to Life: A Soulful Retreat for Women Navigating Loss

November 12–16, 2025 | TRIBU.life, Todos Santos, Mexico There comes a moment after profound loss when a gentle whisper arises: I’m ready to feel alive again. If that whisper resonates within you, I invite you to join me for “Return to Life” — a sacred, heart-led retreat designed for women who have experienced deep loss and are ready […]

Why Travel Has Helped Me with My Healing Journey

The first trip I took after my husband Al died was just two months after his passing. It was my 60th birthday, and my kids, the dogs, and I packed up the car and drove to Big Bear for the weekend. It was January, cold and snowing. But it felt good to be outdoors, doing […]

Learning to Dance with Grief: A Journey Back to Life

Grief is a deeply personal journey. No two people experience it in exactly the same way. For some, grief feels like a tidal wave, crashing in unexpectedly, overwhelming every sense. For others, it is more like a quiet ache, a companion that lingers softly in the background. But no matter how it shows up, one […]