A BLOG FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
The Second Year of Grief: What No One Tells You
by: Karyn ArnoldPublished on: 02/19/2026The blog explores the second year of grief, showing why loss can feel just as hard as the first year, the role of expectations, and the importance of patience, self-compassion, and honoring your own unique process.
Surviving Grief: Why We Say ‘I’m Fine’ When We’re Not
by: Karyn ArnoldPublished on: 12/18/2025A reflection on why grieving people often say “I’m fine,” exploring social expectations, isolation after loss, and the importance of sharing grief honestly with the right people instead of hiding pain.
Grieving What Could Have Been
by: Karyn ArnoldPublished on: 10/23/2025Grieving isn’t only for those we loved—sometimes we mourn the relationships that never were. Learn how to process loss, release unmet expectations, and find compassion for yourself and others.
Grief and Gratitude: Why You Don’t Have to Feel Thankful All the Time
by: Karyn ArnoldPublished on: 10/02/2025Exploring the balance between grief and gratitude, this blog reminds us that we don’t have to feel thankful all the time and that allowing space for pain can make room for healing.
