Research and Insights for Grief, Motherhood, Third Culture Kid (TCK/ATCK), Life Transitions

Grief touches every part of our lives, such as our minds, our bodies, and our relationships. It can arrive slowly or hit unexpectedly, reshaping the way we see ourselves and the world around us. This space is here to hold you through those moments. You’ll find personal stories, practical tools, reflective exercises, and insights to help you navigate loss, process your emotions, and honour your journey at your own pace.

Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, a dream, a relationship, or a version of yourself, these posts are here to help you feel less alone, find comfort, and discover ways to move forward with care and compassion. No matter where you are in your journey, there is something here for you.

  • Grieving What Couldn’t Be: When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned
    Sometimes life takes a different path than we imagined, leaving us to mourn dreams, plans, or milestones that never happened. Grieving what couldn’t be is a deeply human experience. This article explores how to recognise this unique grief, process it with compassion, and find ways to move forward while honouring the life you still have.
  • How Grief Changes You and Why That’s Completely Normal
    Grief changes us in ways we often don’t expect. It doesn’t follow a set timeline, and there’s no “right” way to feel. Discover why it’s okay to experience grief deeply, carry love forward, and navigate loss at your own pace.
  • Understanding and Coping with Guilt in Grief
    Grief often brings feelings of guilt. Learn how to understand and cope with these emotions to facilitate healing and find peace.
  • Holistic Selfcare for Grief
    There is not a single part of our lives that grief does not touch. It makes sense then, that effective selfcare for grief needs to be holistic – physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.
  • 10 Beautiful Quotes about Grief for Griefy Days
    There is a catharsis on griefy days that only those who are grieiving are familiar with – beautiful quotes, poems, and stories. Metaphors are often relatable to people who are grieving because there is no way to properly explain what grief feels like as it’s not actually a feeling.