Stories of Us

Twenty-One Years Together
Twenty-One Years Together
The first year I brought it home, I had just bought my first digital camera. Back then, it was about the same size as the camera, with clear tiger stripes... Read more...
At the End of Time
At the End of Time
Not long ago, I was invited to create a small memorial space within a client’s home. From the outset, she was clear about one thing: this was not meant to... Read more...
A Place Where Love Remains
A Place Where Love Remains
Some time ago, I was invited to create a small memorial space inside a client’s home. She told me she didn’t want a place to hold grief, but a quiet... Read more...
The Christmas Corner Where Love Remains
The Christmas Corner Where Love Remains
This winter, as the city began hanging up its lights and windows started glowing with warm reds and greens, I was invited to create a Christmas-themed memorial space for a... Read more...
The Memory Garden
The Memory Garden
I recently worked with a client to create a small memorial space inside their home—a warm, quiet corner filled with flowers, soft colors, and gentle light. It wasn’t just a... Read more...

After Goodbye
Stage 5: When Love Continues Beyond Goodbye Finding Connection That Transcends Time

Stage 5: When Love Continues Beyond Goodbye Finding Connection That Transcends Time

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Integration, Meaning, and Psychological Healing After Loss By the time people reach this stage of grief, emotional intensity has usually softened. Daily life begins to regain stability, and the pain...