When my doctor said “You’ve got cancer,” my mind went in a hundred directions—especially toward my son. But I also realized something surprising: surviving the death of my husband had already taught me how to face life’s hardest moments. Two years later, I’m reflecting on what grief prepared me for—and what it taught me about resilience.

You’re not crazy for not recognizing the person staring back at you in the mirror. When someone you love dies the loss runs often deeper than their absence. It can feel like you’ve lost yourself too. Who even are you without them? That question lingers everywhere—in your hobbies, in the meals you cook, in the way your weekends feel hollow or unrecognizable. What used to be comforting or joyful now just feels empty and painful. The dreams, the goals, the inside jokes… were they ever really...

Struggling to choose between coaching vs therapy while grieving? Learn the key differences, when each helps most, and how to find the right support.