I recently had a conversation with a friend who has three incredibly kids who she loves with her whole heart. We were talking about grief personas and she mentioned that she has asked her youngest daughter to be her executor because she is a very strong Steady Hand. She was worried that her other children would be hurt by this.…

When we think about preparing for the end of life, we often focus on the logistics such as wills, directives, passwords. But there is another kind of preparation that holds just as much weight. It is emotional. It is human. And it is something only you can give. Letters to the future are messages meant for the people you love…

Grief is never one size fits all. In blended families, it can get even more complicated. Different people may grieve different losses. The relationships may not be clear, and emotions may be harder to name. If your family includes stepchildren, ex-partners, half-siblings, or multiple generations under one roof, grief can stir up tension, confusion, and guilt. That doesn’t mean something…

Grief during the teen years can be especially complex. At a time when identity is still forming and independence is taking root, a major loss can feel both overwhelming and isolating. Teens often grieve deeply, even when they do not show it in ways adults expect. This post is here to help you understand what might be happening under the…

How Children’s Grief Styles Often Mirror the Four Grief Personas When a child experiences the death of a loved one, the grief can show up in ways that adults might overlook. Some kids cry openly. Some ask blunt questions. Others throw themselves into schoolwork or play. And many retreat into themselves completely. The Grief Personas framework, originally developed to help…

When Your Family is Under Stress Grief Personas Can Help You Navigate the Storm In times like these, families can find themselves overwhelmed, short on patience, and unsure how to support one another. But there’s a way to create more understanding before things boil over. If you’re navigating grief with a complicated relationship, that is very normal too. Check out…

Scripts for Conversations No One Wants to Have Telling someone a loved one is dying or has died is one of the hardest things you may ever do. These moments are emotionally charged, deeply personal, and nearly impossible to prepare for. But how you speak matters. Your words can soften the sharp edge of shock, reduce confusion, and help the…