The Longest Day

For those of us in grief, the longest day may not be the solstice but a day marked by deep loss. Our longest day was THAT day.

Dana RussoJune 21, 2023HOPE RISES

Surviving Grief during the Holidays

Songs ring out, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Not so for us who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

Missing Loved Ones this Thanksgiving?

To a grieving heart, giving thanks may feel like a cruel expectation.

Dana RussoNovember 24, 2021Thanksgiving

The Christmas “Elephant”

What could I do to cut through the deafening silence and address the “elephant in the room?”

Lockdown Grief

The danger in pandemic grief is comparing losses and not giving your own heart permission to grieve.

Dana RussoMarch 20, 2020