Childhood Trauma

Sharon and Erica discuss the very important connection between childhood trauma and grief.  Too many children who suffered severe trauma were not taught the proper way to handle their emotions.  The sisters discuss the grave consequences that will follow one into...
The Magic Black and White Photo

The Magic Black and White Photo

Yesterday, I was challenged to put up a black and white photo of myself on social media. I don’t know about you, but I have a love hate relationship with challenges. I did it. I searched for a cutest picture of myself and turned it black and white. I love black and...

I Want to Die

Erica and Sharon give voice to the pain and the heartbreak felt by grievers.  They have worked with many grievers who have expressed that they want to die.  Erica shares her own personal experience with those feelings and the stigma she felt would attributed to her if...

The Second Year of Grief

Erica and Sharon discuss how the second year of grief can be more challenging than the first because the permanency of having to live life without your loved one sets in.  In the first year, grievers tend to be in shock and numb to their new reality.  But there is no...

I Have No One to Talk To

Erica and Sharon discuss how challenging it can be when you don’t feel like you have anyone to talk to when you are grieving.  Grievers need to be heard and they want to tell their story.  It’s part of the healing process to feel the need to share their...