Karen Nicola 8/3/22 Karen Nicola 8/3/22

Grief is a Hot Mess

Grief cooks up its own heat, often fueled by festering anger. As a grief coach, I am completely sympathetic to people’s anger. I also want to help them understand what is fueling the anger, so they do not live the rest of their lives in a “hot mess.”

Karen Nicola 6/19/21 Karen Nicola 6/19/21

Fathers who Mourn and Children who Grieve

Could you look into the face of God and see His Father's eyes of interest, compassion, warmth, courage, and welcome? He is never too busy for you and offers His limitless resources to guide you through your life with all its losses and grief.

Karen Nicola 10/21/20 Karen Nicola 10/21/20

A Griever's Lament ~ God's Response

I am told to take life one step at a time, but it is so dark, I can’t see the chasms to my right or left and I am afraid to move forward. It feels like each day I am stumbling in the dark, which leaves my emotions bruised and battered. When sorrow is my constant companion, how am I to wake up and enter into the activities of “normal” people?

Collective Seven 8/4/16 Collective Seven 8/4/16

A Child Atop a Horse

She is a freer child because she sat on a horse, was honest with her feelings, and answered a few questions.

Collective Seven 3/11/14 Collective Seven 3/11/14

Repurposed Grief

Collective Seven 9/30/13 Collective Seven 9/30/13

Childhood Bereavement

Collective Seven 4/21/13 Collective Seven 4/21/13

Grief's Gifts