Author: Julie Martella
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Give Yourself Permission To Rest
What if you could grant yourself permission to lay down the mantle of busyness and work, and allow yourself the opportunity to reconnect with the simple joys of existence? Could you do it? Could you give yourself permission to rest?
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Using Stories to Find Inner Strength
Do you find that there are moments when you find yourself struggling to find the inner strength to move forward? Do you find yourself asking questions such as will I ever get it right? Why haven’t I “moved on” already, and if so why not? Can I forgive myself for getting to be alive while…
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Dealing With In-laws
What can you do when you have in-laws acting like outlaws? Learn five strategies you can you can use to deal with this potentially prickly relationship.
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When In-Laws Act Like Outlaws
Regardless of your relationship with your in-laws, remember that broken people are broken.
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To Wear the Ring Or Not?
The wedding ring! It offers so much connection, joy, and yes, angst, especially after losing your spouse or partner. Among the many decisions you must make is whether to continue wearing your wedding ring and when, if ever, it might feel appropriate to remove it. When, if ever do you have to quit wearing it?…
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Winning the Battle of Doubt and Fear
After the death of your spouse or partner, do you struggle to find inner strength? Do you find yourself questioning your ability to succeed? How many times have you questioned whether you have what it takes to overcome the hurdles in front of you? You Are Not Alone Doubt and fear can derail our grieving…
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Chasing Happiness
What if happiness is a direction you can point yourself towards? What if the path of happiness is actually filled with choices you can make every single day, even in the face of your grief and loss?
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How To Build a Better Life After Loss
Losing someone or something dear to you is a profound experience. It can leave you feeling adrift, as though the world has shifted beneath your feet. It is actually in that feeling of loss that you can find yourself again; a new version that may have a deeper appreciation for life. The Power of Language…
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How to Be a Useless Friend
In a world where everything’s a transaction, being “a useless friend” allows you to value someone for just being themselves. It’s about genuine human connections, no strings attached.
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Navigating Grief When the Relationship Wasn’t Ideal
People struggle with marriage, lots of them! There is no way that every single grieving person is grieving the loss of a perfect marriage. The math simply doesn’t work.
Navigating Widowhood 