Losing a pet is a profound and deeply personal experience. Whether they were with you for years or just a short time, pets hold a special place in our hearts, offering unconditional love, companionship, and a sense of stability. When a pet passes, the grief can feel...
“Compassion is not a luxury; it is a necessity for our well-being. It is essential for our ability to care for ourselves and others.” — Dr. Gabor Maté (When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection, 2003). Many of us will, at some point in our lives,...
I have personal experience with losing a loved one. I recently lost my Thatha (Telugu word meaning grandfather) at the beginning of this year. He lived a dynamic and rich 95 years of life, during which he watched many grandchildren, myself included, grow up, graduate...
Managing Eco Anxiety, Climate Grief, and Climate-Related PTSD Author’s Note: When I first wrote this blog post, I did not realize just how much the start of this month would feel like a reminder of February two years ago. Experiencing new extreme weather events, or...
