April 25th, 2024 Maria Belanic
Will I ever get up without the heavy burden of grief in the mornings? It’s a question that echoes through the silent chambers of your heart. A question that reverberates in the stillness of the night when the world sleeps, but your mind wrestles with the weight of loss. You’re not alone in this. The […]
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April 12th, 2024 Maria Belanic
Loss is a topic that often gets brushed aside or misunderstood, but its impact is profound and undeniable. If you’ve ever experienced the loss of a loved one, you know firsthand the weight of grief. It’s not something that can be easily shaken off or forgotten. It lingers, sometimes quietly, sometimes overwhelmingly, but always present. […]
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March 28th, 2024 Maria Belanic
After years of feeling numb and trapped in the aftermath of loss, I had a profound realization It’s been over a decade since my oldest son Stefan, passed away, yet the pain at times still feels fresh, raw, and all-consuming. I’ve spent countless nights tossing and turning, trying to escape the suffocating grip of grief. […]
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March 14th, 2024 Maria Belanic
Have you ever found yourself caught in the relentless grip of self-criticism? You know, that nagging voice in your head that constantly shouts words of doubt and discouragement? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But guess what? It’s time to rewrite that script and reclaim your inner peace. How? By embracing the transformative power of self-compassion. […]
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March 1st, 2024 Maria Belanic
As I sit down to share my thoughts, I want you to know that this is a safe space—a space where the rawness of grief is acknowledged, and the complexities of loss are understood. If you’ve experienced the profound ache of losing a child, a part of your heart, your very essence, knows the journey […]
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February 16th, 2024 Maria Belanic
In the web of grief, it’s easy to find ourselves in the pursuit of fixing what feels broken. Yet, what if, instead of trying to mend the pieces, we allowed ourselves to sit with the discomfort and embrace our emotions with compassion? Let’s face it – Grief is uninvited and unexpected on our life’s journey, […]
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February 7th, 2024 Maria Belanic
In the hushed corridors of loss, where pain echoes with each heartbeat, the grief journey began. It’s a journey I never imagined, one thrust upon me when my oldest son passed away, leaving me feeling like the shattered pieces of a life once whole. Each day seemed an eternity, a relentless wave of intense pain […]
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January 25th, 2024 Maria Belanic
The “woulda, coulda, shoulda” weaves a web of illusions around our minds. The weight of guilt and self-judgment after the loss of a loved one with the haunting “would haves,” “could haves,” and “if only” echo in your thoughts, casting a shadow on the present moment. 1. In the midst of sorrow, it’s easy to […]
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January 18th, 2024 Maria Belanic
In the quiet dance of snowflakes, there exists a subtle metaphor for the intricate complexities of grief. As the cold descends and blankets the world in a serene quietude, our lives, much like the city under a fresh layer of snow, can become frozen with the chilling embrace of self-doubt and indecision. Imagine a snow-covered […]
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January 11th, 2024 Maria Belanic
“We all have our own story. And we stay attached to our story. This can stop us from growing and living. You wanna make your life better? Change your story, change your life.”Tony Robbins In the journey of life, our stories define us. They shape our perceptions, decisions, and how we navigate the world. But […]
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