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Departure
Sarah Jeanne Browne
A whisper, a weak shy friend, a wilderness within and a world that is unseen. That is what it is like to grieve someone. You can’t study grief; you can only feel it. It is a loss and a finding that what you most want was right behind you, but you can’t stop and turn to touch it again. It’s the end of a brilliant road for one not two, but it feels like they still belong to you.
My Lonely Mountain
Sarah Jeanne Browne
On this Lonely Mountain /
I rise silently while not looking back /
Uplifting others to remove lack /
I feel the coldness of my climb /
My body aches for familiarity, for warmth /
But my heart wants to know humanity from a new sight
Stories in the Dark: A Night of Reflection & Community
Dara Kosberg
In the heart of San Francisco, an intimate gathering took place that reminded us of the power of shared experiences and the strength found in community. The event, "Stories in the Dark," marked the exciting launch of Reimagine’s new Bay Area Chapter, bringing to life our vision of fostering deeper connections through storytelling.
Fostering Connections: The Unseen Strength of Caregivers
Lily Liu
My own journey as a family caregiver has been over a decade long, and I have deeply craved connection in the isolation and loneliness of giving care at home, first for one parent with an acute illness and then for the other with a chronic, degenerative condition (Parkinson’s).
Cultural Compassion: Integrating Diversity into Caregiving
Paurvi Bhatt
Each of us has a unique culture that defines how we live, give, and care. As society embraces inclusion and belongingness, culture is essential in our health, longevity, and bereavement practices. Yet, we haven’t integrated our customs into many health and care system responses.
Grief is Not a “One and Done”
Helen Condon
This life-long journey began for me in 2010 when my youngest son, George, succumbed to the large brain tumor we had discovered five years earlier. Astrocytoma turned Glioblastoma and, just like that, a promising young life was at its end.
Sharing Stories, Healing Hearts: Join the Grief Letter Project
Natalia Millman
In the quiet moments of grief, when words seem inadequate and emotions overwhelm, there exists a sacred space for healing—a space often found within the pages of a letter, in the quiet of your own thoughts and space.
6 Signs of Grief [Infographic]
Brad Wolfe
What are the signs of grief? How can you know if you have gotten over your trauma or are still grieving? Let’s learn how to recognize the six signs of grief, acknowledge your needs, identify what stage of grief you are currently in, and move towards personal growth.
What It Means to Never Forget
Brad Wolfe
At the recent funeral of my great aunt Esther Nieroslawski, who died at the remarkable age of 97, I couldn't help but reflect on the awesome responsibility that now falls upon me and my generation.
From the Red Carpet to Divorce Court: The Journey of Becoming the 'Only' Divorce Journalist
Ilyssa Panitz
The date was February 13, 2018. I was numb and in a trance. I could not process how I was sitting on the opposite side of an attorney’s desk sobbing uncontrollably about to do the unimaginable.
People Who Get It
Jenny Dilts
Have you ever been in a situation where you just got tired of explaining because people just didn’t get it? Contrast that with a time when you felt heard and validated.
Understanding and Navigating End-of-Life Journeys
Brad Wolfe, Reimagine
As we explore the various facets of end-of-life experiences, this blog post will unpack key insights in the following areas: understanding emotional responses, the importance of connections, navigating care and practical advice, and planning for end-of-life.
