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International Widow's Day:
June 23rd - A Day to Honor the Journey No One Prepares You For Today marks International Widow's Day, and I want to speak directly to...
Karen Bulinski Mathison
Jul 2, 20253 min read
The One Where We Start at the Beginning:
Introducing Our Friends Grief Case Study Series Sometimes the most profound grief lessons come disguised as a 90s sitcom pilot episode....
Karen Bulinski Mathison
Jul 2, 20253 min read
The Grief Backpack - The Forever Accessory
Choosing What to Carry How to Pack Your Permanent Companion for the Journey Ahead Grief is a permanent accessory. It's the backpack you...
Karen Bulinski Mathison
Jul 2, 20254 min read
Exploring Your Spiritual Toolbox for Navigating the Grief Journey
Grief is a deeply personal and often turbulent journey that everyone experiences differently. It is a universal human emotion that can...
Karen Bulinski Mathison
Jul 2, 20254 min read
Unveiling Common Myths About Grief That May Be Holding You Back
Grief is a universal experience that can be as complex as it is painful. While there's no right or wrong way to grieve, several myths...
Karen Bulinski Mathison
Jun 28, 20253 min read
The Ocean of Grief - When Panic Makes Us Forget We Can Stand
Finding Your Footing When Grief Feels Like Drowning There's a moment in grief when you feel like you're drowning. The waves are crashing...
Karen Bulinski Mathison
Jun 25, 20256 min read
Empty Nest, Full Heart: When Grief Anniversaries Hit Differently
A Personal Reflection on Navigating Sensitive Dates After 7+ Years This week, I find myself in an unexpected place - temporarily an empty...
Karen Bulinski Mathison
Jun 23, 20254 min read
International Widow's Day
The Grief That Society Doesn't Understand June 23rd - A Day to Honor the Journey No One Prepares You For Today marks International...
Karen Bulinski Mathison
Jun 23, 20254 min read
The Strength Found in Connections How the Right People Can Heal a Broken Heart
Experiencing a broken heart can feel like a chasm opening up in one's life—a loss that brings overwhelming grief, confusion, and...
Karen Bulinski Mathison
Jun 21, 20254 min read
When Grief Anniversaries Hit Different: The Physical Truth About Trigger Dates
When Grief Anniversaries Hit Different: The Physical Truth About Trigger Dates June 21st is circled on my calendar in invisible ink – the...
Karen Bulinski Mathison
Jun 18, 20253 min read
Understanding the Distinctions Between Grief Coaching, Counseling, and Therapy
Grief is a universal human experience that can feel overwhelming. It might come from losing a loved one, going through a divorce, or...
Karen Bulinski Mathison
Jun 11, 20253 min read
5 Stages of Grief: What They Don't Tell You
Grief is a deeply personal journey that impacts everyone differently. Each loss—whether it’s a loved one, a job, or a cherished dream—can...
Karen Bulinski Mathison
Jun 11, 20254 min read
The Impact of Community Support on Grieving Individuals and Healing Processes
Grieving a loved one is an experience that can feel overwhelmingly isolating. Each person's journey through grief is different, marked by...
Karen Bulinski Mathison
Jun 3, 20253 min read
Navigating the Complex Terrain of Compounded Grief and Disenfranchised Loss
Grief is like a heavy cloak that can unexpectedly wrap around us during different phases of life. The journey of mourning becomes even...
Karen Bulinski Mathison
May 21, 20253 min read
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