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The release of Grief Recovery for Adults is next week, and in it I introduce the PURPOSE framework. Starting our PURPOSE sequence with Perceiving Reality: It’s about seeing your grief for what it is. This clarity is the cornerstone of healing. #GriefJourney

So what do you do when you start feeling an emotion, like anger, while grieving? Feel it. Acknowledge it. Name it. Do you want to shout at the sky? Do it. Or scream into a pillow. Find a healthy way to let it go. lifeafterlosses.com

Happy World Penguin Day! 🐧 Did you know? Penguins have a unique gland above their eyes that converts seawater to freshwater. Let’s celebrate these incredible birds and their amazing adaptations! 💧🌍 #WorldPenguinDay #PenguinFacts

Nearly 4 months after sharing it, I'd say I'm still pushing forward with resilience and INTENTION (this could be my new word of the year). Did you have a word of the year? What have you learned so far?

I'll bet a lot of you didn't realize I also have a YouTube channel. It's almost embarrassingly amateurish, but I like the content. Well, of course I do... I created it! There are some old gems out there most of you haven't seen. Check it out: youtube.com/channel/UCU7aj…

On #EarthDay, I like to remember all of the beautiful places on Earth I've been fortunate to visit. One of my favorites, and with fond memories, is the Island of Kauai'i in Hawai'i. I believe this is Lumaha'i Beach at sunset. Where's the most beautiful place for you?

Your journey in grief (and life) is yours. What good does it do you to compare to another's? You're unique, and everyone's journey is different. Embrace this truth. #LessonsLearnedFromLoss lifeafterlosses.com

Do you know what one nice thing you can do for someone today? Go old school and pick up a phone and dial a number... then talk into the phone and have a conversation. Tell them you love them; tell them you're proud of them. Don't text. Call. Trust me on this one.

I'm going to paraphrase and borrow from some friends: We're each just one of many colors in a stained-glass window; love is the light shining through. I believe there is more that unites us vs. the things that divide us.

Today's the day! If you haven't signed up yet to be an advance reader for my new book, DM or reply below with "BOOK", and I'll add you to the list of readers who will get a free copy. I only ask one thing: After release, please share an honest review on Amazon. That's it.

Happy #TakeAWildGuessDay! 🤔 How many coffee beans are in the jar? Take a wild guess! The closest guess wins bragging rights and a virtual high five. Ready, set, guess! ☕ #JustForFun"

I remember punching one of these & they're still out there in use. Did you? Nowadays, I punch in electronically and need to break my day down into tasks for reporting. Between my "day job" and side gigs, I'm working at least 60 hrs/week. But I also like being busy and productive.

Did you know pets can boost your health? 🚶‍♂️🐶 On #NationalPetDay, let's appreciate our furry friends for encouraging us to stay active and keep smiling. Their presence is a daily health boost! 🌈 #HealthHeroes

It's true. When I released Life After Losses originally, I wasn't thinking "Self-help" in my mind, but as I saw its impact, I realized that's really what it was. It was a memoir with hope, something to inspire and help others. Scott saw it before I did...

There were some strong opinions in the poll, but here's the final cover for my third book. This one is less about me and my personal story and lessons learned than it is a universal guidebook on multiple strategies, including a framework for finding purpose.

A few months ago, I watched the Netflix movie Good Grief. Overall, I enjoyed it, and I liked the message of being able to live, even in the face of grief (hey, it's my brand). I do feel it could have gone deeper at one point. But then I think it would've been very different.

Hey, you! You 18-year-old with an adult life to start! Want some free advice? You're OK. There's not a thing wrong with you. Prepare for the ride of your life... unbelievably good things are going to happen to you, and unbelievably bad. But you'll be OK. Keep getting back up.

Some think if you're not visibly mourning, you're not grieving. But grief often wears a quiet face. Whether you grieve loudly or silently, your pain is valid, and your process is yours. Have you felt pressured by others' assumptions about how you should grieve? Share your story.

Today's the day to look up and find hope in the colors arching across the sky. 🌈 National Rainbow Day reminds us that after every storm, there's a promise of renewal and clarity. What's your rainbow story? #Hope #NationalRainbowDay

It's National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! Crunchy or smooth? Strawberry or grape? White or wheat? Crust or no? So many choices... what's your favorite?