The author reflects on their personal journey through grief after losing their sister and fiancé to cancer. Despite the profound sorrow, they highlight the transformative power of grief in fostering growth, resilience, and connection with others. Embracing vulnerability and community support, they emphasize the importance of self-compassion and honoring the memories of loved ones.
The Weight of Grief and Finding the Light Hello and welcome to Surviving Joy! If you’ve found your way here, it’s likely because you’re navigating the challenging terrain of grief and loss. This journey is profoundly personal and can often feel isolating and overwhelming. Grief is an all-encompassing experience that impacts every aspect of our…
It’s ok to not be ok. The world is constantly telling us that we need to be happy, that if we aren’t happy we should try harder to make ourselves happier. We must be happy all the time and if we aren’t, there is something wrong with us. But what if it’s ok to not…
Introduction In our society, grief is often viewed as a negative experience. People often think of grieving as something we should get through quickly, without lingering on the emotions involved. What would our lives be like if we stopped thinking of grief as a negative experience and started seeing the positive ways in which it…
Introduction International Widows’ Day is June 23. It is a great way for people to learn about the challenges faced by widows and their families. It’s also a time to celebrate the strength, courage and resiliency of these wonderful women. Stereotypical image of a widow When you think of a widow, what comes to mind?…
It’s hard to be Joy when my name is Joy “I am Joy.” You’ve probably heard that phrase before. When I say, “I am Joy,” what I am saying is, “I am surviving joy when my name is Joy.” You’d think that would be a good thing, right? Sometimes it’s a little bit of a…