Natalie AdamsApr 20, 2021Grieving a Living PersonThe grief that came with almost losing a friend to suicide.
Natalie AdamsNov 9, 2020It's Okay to LaughWhile grief has many horrible moments, it also has some good ones. Including some really, really funny ones. It's okay to embrace the happy
Natalie AdamsNov 2, 2020Things Weren't Perfect, & That's OkayWhen someone dies, we collectively tend to only remember the good parts of them. At least, we only talk about the good parts.
Natalie AdamsOct 5, 2020Guilt: When You Blame Yourself.Guilt started flooding my brain after my dad died. In the first few months after he left, the same thought passed through my mind daily: You
Natalie AdamsJun 22, 2020A Different Dad's Day, with Grief, Happiness, & GuiltExcept... this Father's Day didn't suck. Instead of feeling sadness, I felt happiness. And guilt.
Natalie AdamsFeb 11, 2020Oh No, I Forgot! - Losing Count of TimeRealizing that I forgot to acknowledge how many weeks it had been since my dad’s death felt like a betrayal. Yet, I did it again and again.
Natalie AdamsJan 21, 2020"You Look Happy." But I Feel Guilty.For the first time since my dad's death, I was really happy. So, why did I feel guilty?
Natalie AdamsDec 3, 2019Missed Opportunities Before GriefAfter my dad died and I encountered everyday roadblocks that he could've solved, I felt guilty that I had never asked for his help.