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Why We Still Talk To Our Loved Ones After Loss
Why do we still talk to our loved ones after loss? It's a question many grieving people quietly ask themselves. Even after someone we love is gone, we often find ourselves wanting to tell them about our day, share good news, or hear their voice just one more time. If I could have one more conversation with you, I often wonder what I would say. Would I tell you about the big things? The milestones you've missed. The family gatherings. The graduations, weddings, birthdays, and

Pat Elsberry
Jul 212 min read


The Stories Our Scars Tell
When we experience a deep loss, we often wish we could avoid the pain altogether. We long for a way around the heartbreak. A way to return to who we were before grief entered our lives. But grief changes us. The loss of someone we love leaves a wound on our heart. In the beginning, that wound feels raw and overwhelming. Even the smallest touch can bring tears. The pain seems ever-present, reminding us of all that has been lost. Yet over time, something begins to happen. The w

Pat Elsberry
Jul 142 min read


The Slow Grace of Healing
If you’ve ever battled a stubborn illness, you may have heard the discouraging words: “It just needs to run its course.” There’s no quick remedy, only the passage of time. Grief feels much the same. There are no shortcuts or formulas—it’s a journey that unfolds slowly, often far longer than we would like. It’s the slow grace of healing. Loss disrupts everything familiar. The routines we once relied on vanish, leaving us in a landscape that feels foreign and unsteady. We long

Pat Elsberry
Sep 2, 20252 min read


Follow Your Heart
Your grief is personal. Your love is sacred. Follow your heart and grieve with grace and courage. Your heart knows the way.

Pat Elsberry
Apr 22, 20252 min read


Grief: It Needs to Run Its Course
When we face the loss of a loved one, a broken relationship, or another life-altering event, our world is turned upside down.

Pat Elsberry
Apr 1, 20252 min read


Crying While Standing Up
Our grief is not linear. Some days, we feel overwhelmed by sadness; other days, we can laugh, smile, and find happiness in the smallest moments.

Pat Elsberry
Mar 18, 20252 min read
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