Op-ed: Grief Literacy Can Change Lives

Op-ed: Grief Literacy Can Change Lives

by | May 22, 2025 | Medium, Press, What's New, Writing

What if grief education started before the crisis?
What if we grew up learning that grief is part of life—and not a detour from it?
What if our schools, sports fields, and community centers were places where grief wasn’t something to fix or fear—but something we knew how to recognize, support, and move through together?

I wrote this op-ed as an invitation to imagine that world.

Grief literacy isn’t about having the “right” words. It’s about creating space. About learning to show up with care, curiosity, and courage. And the ripple effects? They’re powerful.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, neighbor, clinician, or just someone who’s ever cared deeply, you have a role to play in making your community more grief-informed.

Give it a read by clicking here.

Grief Dreams Podcast: Pet Loss and Other Life/Loss Updates

Grief Dreams Podcast: Pet Loss and Other Life/Loss Updates

by | May 3, 2025 | Learning Grief, Press, Speaking Grief, What's New

Grief Dreams Podcast: Exploring Pet Loss and the Bond We Carry

I recently had the honor of joining Joshua Black, PhD, on the Grief Dreams Podcast to talk about a form of grief that often goes unrecognized—pet loss. In this conversation, we explore the depth of the human–animal bond, the unique heartbreak of losing a beloved companion, and the healing power of memory and continuing bonds.

I also had the chance to share stories of my sweet Birch 💙 and reflect on how his presence continues to shape my grief literacy work.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here.