by beachcitiespsy | Jun 15, 2024 | Grief and Loss
Why can’t I just get over it? There is a myth that grief is short-lived and that when something bad happens we should be able to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and move on. Some people are better at carrying the illusion of being able to do this than others and...
by beachcitiespsy | Jun 11, 2024 | Grief and Loss
Recently, a theme appeared in my office. “Everyone is telling me I need to move on. “ “They want me to get over it.” “I feel bad talking about it anymore with my friends.” “I feel like I’m supposed to just let it go and act like it didn’t even happen and I can’t do...
by beachcitiespsy | Nov 12, 2019 | Grief and Loss
For all of you out there who have lost a pet, I want you to know I am thinking of you today. For all of you who understand the joy of loving and the pain of grieving a four-legged-animal, I am here with you. My daughter when we first had to discuss the reality that...
by beachcitiespsy | Nov 10, 2018 | General, Grief and Loss
On November 10, 1991, I told my dad how much I loved him and that I would be okay. I told him everything. I knew it was time. It was just the two of us in that room. I was sixteen. And then he stopped breathing. Forever. I knew it was coming but I wasn’t...
