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Joyous Sorrow

How Is The Grief Recovery Method Different From Traditional Grief Therapy?

I never shied away from getting support when I was struggling emotionally, and not a stranger to one-on-one therapy.When my husband died,...

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Grief and The Queen

The recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II and her state funeral were televised throughout the globe in all their magnificence and...

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If Time Heals, Then Why Don't I Feel Better?

Feeling Different is not the same as feeling Better. I say this from a place of love and personal experience. 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭...

Zena ~ Joyous Sorrow

Will This Pain Ever Go Away?

I remember asking this question when my husband died. Most people responded by saying that “I will always bear this pain. The new life...

Zena ~ Joyous Sorrow

To Survive Or Thrive

I have begun to embrace the things the old Zena enjoyed or incorporated in my life since my husband passed. Meditation, reiki, massages,...

Zena ~ Joyous Sorrow

It’s Okay Not To Be Okay

In attempting to be "strong" or be strong for others, most people hide their feelings. In effect, when we act strong and cover up our...

Zena ~ Joyous Sorrow

Blessed Christmas

For those grieving a loved one this Christmas, it may not be "Merry" or "Happy." So I will not wish you a Merry Christmas or Happy...

Zena ~ Joyous Sorrow

Grief Fingerprint

Each person's grief is as individual as your fingerprint. Unique to the person that you are. It is as rare as the love you shared with...

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