Category Archives: Education

Wearing a “W” Back to Work

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Greet Grief

I feel like everyone sees the big, bold-letter ‘W’ painted on my forehead as I enter the hospital this morning. Looking at my feet as much as possible, I put on my scrubs. In my numbed state of grief, I walk through … Continue reading →

Posted in death, Education, employers and grief, Grief, grief at work, grieving, Lessons from others, My story, Uncategorized | Tagged death, Going Back to Work After a Death, grief, Human Resource Department, isolette, laughter, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nurse, scrubs, What's Your Grief Blog, widow | 12 Comments

My Grown-Up Grief List

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Greet Grief

One of my favorite Christmas songs is on the CD Home for Christmas by Amy Grant. The song is, “Grown-Up Christmas List.” The words of the chorus sum up so many of my own personal sentiments that I often sing … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereavement, death, Education, Faith, Friends, Grief, grieving, growth, Healing, Inspiration, Lessons from others, Life's Losses | Tagged Amy Grant, bereavement, body mind and spirit, Christmas, family, friends, grief, Grown-Up Christmas List, Loss, loved one, New Year's, prayer, self-care | 8 Comments

Who Cares For The Caregivers?

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Greet Grief

I am a nurse and my training has taught me to assess, plan, implement and evaluate whatever program I start. So, I initiated a caregivers support group at my church this spring after hearing members complain that they were feeling … Continue reading →