Loss at midlife

At this point in our lives we have each lost someone we’ve loved. Whether it’s been a parent, a grandparent, a sibling, a spouse, or, quite possibly, a child, grief is a beast when it comes to the holidays. Unfortunately, there is no real way around it. It presents itself in many ways. Decorating the …

Loneliness. It can be a difficult part of midlife. Whether it’s due to death, divorce, a conflict of some kind, or whether it’s a chronic state of being, felt from childhood, it’s tough. Loneliness can make your very soul ache. I’ve often thought it should be a diagnosis in and of itself, because it can …