Facing Grief?

Dear Mitch, The photo I posted a couple weeks ago, made me smile when I first saw it—a beta reader with my memoir on her computer, her dog settled nearby, close enough to feel but not crowding the moment. It was tender and light in a way grief sometimes isn’t. But it also stirred something

Dear Mitch, I have discovered another piece of the new me during my journey through grief. I have always been an educator at heart, and this new path I’m walking is tapping into that skill in a way I never expected. Even in my anguish, I knew I wanted to help others who are grieving.

Dear Reader, Grief is one of life’s harshest teachers, forcing us to face a reality we never wanted. Yet, amidst its pain, grief has the power to transform us, revealing truths about life, love, and resilience we might never have encountered otherwise. One of grief’s profound lessons is the deepening of compassion and empathy. When

Dear Mitch, I recently watched The Fabelman’s, a movie I highly recommend. The movie’s ending resonated deeply with me, and even as I write this, I can imagine you grinning at me, thinking, “Here she goes again, turning something into grief!” Well, side smile, you’re absolutely right—I am. There’s a scene where the main character,

Dear Mitch, As the holiday season unfolds, my thoughts often turn to The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen. The imagery in that story feels especially poignant this time of year. The little girl, cold and alone, looks in on the warmth of a family celebrating Christmas—a home filled with laughter, love, and light.

Dear Mitch, You loved the original Grinch movie from 1969. I can still hear you singing every word of “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” grinning as you sang the funnier verses. I used to call you the Grinch during the holidays, half in exasperation and half in love. I adored Christmas—the lights, the decorations,