Karen Nicola 8/31/20 Karen Nicola 8/31/20

Does Pain have a Purpose in My Grief?

Pain in our broken hearts is not bad. It has a purpose. When we pay attention to the pain and let it be our healing guide, the result is much better than if we run, numb, or resist it.

Karen Nicola 11/7/19 Karen Nicola 11/7/19

An Empty Chair, or Not

Without their son, Robbie, how could they step into Thanksgiving and survive? This year would be different, just the closest of their family was gathering. She was asked only to set the table. The rest of the family would bring the traditional menu. Right now, she is sure that making gravy would have been easier on her than setting the table. Robbie would not be sitting with them. What should she do? Set his place or not. The tears wouldn’t stop.

Karen Nicola 4/19/19 Karen Nicola 4/19/19

Who Showed Up The Day Jesus Died?

Collective Seven 3/21/19 Collective Seven 3/21/19

Changing Bad Grief to Good Grief

Collective Seven 1/23/19 Collective Seven 1/23/19

The Death of a Hole, Grieving an Absentee Dad

Not all grief leaves a hole in our heart. Some reveal the hole that was there all along.

Karen Nicola 11/1/18 Karen Nicola 11/1/18

Grieving and Giving Thanks

To my friends who mourn during this season of giving thanks, I wonder if you are confused or wondering how to be with others right now. Do you find yourself trying to fit in by attempting to hide your grief? Possibly you are pushing others away and isolating yourself. Grieving during the holidays is just plain exhausting. Would it help if a grief coach could make a suggestion?

Collective Seven 9/27/17 Collective Seven 9/27/17

What is Grief Work and Why do It?

Collective Seven 9/5/17 Collective Seven 9/5/17

Honesty, An Over looked Grief Virtue

Collective Seven 8/29/17 Collective Seven 8/29/17

The Fear of Forgetting a Deceased Loved One

Collective Seven 8/14/17 Collective Seven 8/14/17

Life on the Line ~ Journaling through your Grief

Collective Seven 7/10/17 Collective Seven 7/10/17

Declare Your Freedom to Grieve

Karen Nicola 5/29/17 Karen Nicola 5/29/17

Memorial Day Tribute to Those who Grieve

As I think of the countless graves of servicemen and women and I simultaneously think of those of you who have survived your loved one’s death. You are the family, husband, wife, parent, child, and extended relatives who have tasted significantly the bitterness of sorrow in their absence. It is you, to whom I wish to honor and give tribute.