Grief: A Path to Healing, Growing, and Loving

 

They say time heals all wounds. I don’t believe that.

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In fact, I know it’s a lie—one that can make us suffer longer, alone, thinking something’s wrong with us for not “moving on,” or for moving on too soon, too fast or too slow.

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I help those who are suffering, grieving, feeling lost or adrift—like a leaf in the wind, but not free. They may feel stuck, sad, angry, confused, or isolated. Some experience brain fog, fear, anxiety, or struggle with simple everyday tasks. They may be in survival mode—tense and on edge, or emotionally worn thin and unable to engage with or enjoy life. Possibly unhealthy choices are made during this time.

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Sleep, digestion, and appetite can shift. Fatigue often takes hold. Low libido or a general lack of vitality or “lust for life” can appear. Relationships suffer. Suppressed grief impacts the pituitary gland, thyroid, lungs, heart—and many other physical, emotional, and spiritual ways. Undigested emotions become ama—toxins that block our life force, cloud our minds, and lead to imbalance and illness. Without loving attention and a path forward, these wounds don’t heal—they harden and find a way to a khavaigunya - a weak or defective parts of the body, .

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Some people have tried other methods. Some have avoided them altogether. Time will absolutely help some people dealing with some types of grief, and others may stumble forward until life simply continues—as it does—even though that’s hard to believe at times. But for many, time alone doesn’t bring healing, happiness, or health.

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Grief isn’t always about death. It can come from divorce—whether as an adult or as a childhood wound—the end of a relationship, the illness of a parent or partner, the loss of a home, a loss of identity, or a deeply-held purpose. Grief can also arise from identity shifts—such as when a child or parent comes out as LGBTQIA+ or transitions. Even in loving, accepting families, changes can bring complex emotions and tender layers of grief. There are so many reasons and ways we grieve—some obvious, others quiet and harder to name—but all deserve to be honored and given the care they need to heal.

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Grief, when honored, becomes a teacher. It reveals deeper parts of ourselves. It shows us how expansive our capacity for love truly is. It invites us to feel more—not less—and to transform that feeling into wisdom, compassion, and purpose. Grief is a gift that asks us to take the love we had for what we lost and share it in new, more meaningful ways. It deepens our connection to others and helps us live with greater presence and heart.

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Using the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda and the insight of lived experience, I help people take meaningful steps toward less suffering and more pleasure.. I help people reclaim vitality and live with purpose, joy, and clarity. I truly believe one of my greatest life's purpose is to help others navigate the storm of grief and emerge with strength and peace.

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Five years ago, I lost my daughter unexpectedly, followed soon after by the loss of my husband, father, and aunt. It was during that intense time that I leaned into meditation, yoga, and Ayurvedic practices, which allowed me to move with grace, compassion, and a heart still full of love. That path led me to leave my 25-year career in education and study Ayurveda with Dr. Lad at the Ayurvedic Institute.

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Now, as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, I support others who are grieving, emotionally exhausted, or feeling stuck. Together, we uncover the wisdom of your grief and help you not only heal—but live again, more fully, with deeper love and greater balance.

Although I’m not accepting new clients at this time, I’m excited to share that this is an area I’m specializing in. It’s one way I hope to honor life more fully and to serve others as the Universe has guided me—by embracing love totally, including the joy and sorrow, and allowing both to shape a richer, more compassionate path forward.