I want to keep in touch but…. I’m no longer posting essays to my private practice website. Instead, I’ve moved over to Substack with a publication I’m calling REFRAMED. Most of my writing is free but if you follow me there, I’ll give you 4 months of premium content on top of that.
Read moreWriting Authentically and Freaking Out
Writing authentically when the chips are down is complicated in therapyland.
Read moreYou and Your Grieving Parts
Do you ever think about your...parts? No, not those parts, you mischievous little spark plug! I mean inside your mind - the parts that get weird ideas, warn against danger, are mean to you, and tell you to engage in late-night food rituals. That last part might just be me. #IFS #Managers #Firefighters #Exiles #Grief #internalfamilysystems
Read moreDifferent Approach to Healing Trauma
Tim McHenry of the Rubin Museum of Art hosted a discussion between Psychic Medium Laura Lynne Jackson and Buddhist psychiatrist Dr. Mark Epstein on the nature and healing of trauma. #trauma #psychicmedium #lauralynnjackson #marcepsteinmd
Read moreSharing with strangers: How talking eases grief
All photos captured from Blind Melon’s No Rain music video.
I’m not what you’d call a joiner. I don’t rely on other people. Gross. Nothing like a sucker punch to change things up. Now, I’m sharing my business with strangers.
Read moreFuck the police
Photo Credit: CBS Chicago
I believe every human has inherent dignity, value and worth. There are no throw away people. I am all for fighting against injustice and inequality. I'm a left leaning, "classic liberal" and I’m the wife of a Chicago police officer.
Read moreDon't Be Mad at Me.
Photo Credit: Stefan C Asafti
A death by suicide is something that happened to your loved one rather than a series of rational choices. Read about the stages of suicide to understand more.
Read moreGrief Entrepreneur
Photo Credit: Laura L. Walsh
Easing pain with humorously sad products for the active griever in your life. You know you want it. Product feedback welcome.
Read moreThe Lusty World of Lesbian Widows
Photo Credit: Sharon Mccutcheon (and no, we don’t know each other)
I’m really frustrated that COVID has gotten in the way of my grief achievements. I figured 3 months in, I’d be doing the television talk show circuit, sold my book, and set up a non-profit foundation. Instead, I’m here talking about lesbians widows.
Read moreFantasy Comebacks
Photo Credit: Joanna Nix (with edits)
Top 7 Recent Obsessions and 3 Freshly Intolerable Topics
Since my wife died in February, I’ve transformed into an obsessive recluse. I’ve always been a weirdo but now I’m a grieving weirdo.
Read moreAttitudes of Platitudes
Photo Credit: Gabe Pierce
I’m guilty of it and so are you. C’mon, we can admit it together - we’ve all been lazy, fearful or ignorant enough to sputter out a platitude to someone in pain. I mean, nobody’s perfect, right?
Read moreTop 11 self care tips (that are barely working!)
Photo Credit: Markus Winkler
As a way to channel my frustrations, I’ve surveyed some tips from the internet for critique and comment. As a quid pro quo, I’ll offer my own list afterwards. Check out these real life self care suggestions from a recent google search.
Read moreWhat a Catch!
Photo Credit: Isi Parente
Are you a hot widow, ready to find spouse #2 (or #3)??? Get the latest do’s and don’ts of online profiles. SPOILER ALERT: Dark humor ahead.
Read moreAdvice for my supporters
I am lucky to have a fantastic team of friends and family who support me through my grief. The problem isn’t them, it’s me.
Read moreWhat You Don't Want to Know
Have you ever sat too close to a fire? Warmth ticks up until the heat becomes a yellow warning. The surface temperature of your skin puts you on notice: leave now or be charred. What if you couldn’t move away? This radius threatens to martyr you.
Read moreSomebody That I Used To Know
I am so broken these days that it’s tough to see through the debris and find myself. At the same time, I’m so scared of even trying because of the heartache that surely follows. So I try to leave myself behind - except now, I live in limbo.
Read moreIf love was enough
If love were enough to stop suicide, then suicides would hardly ever happen.
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