Grieving People Who Are Still Alive
May 13, 2026
Not all grief is born from human death; some of it comes from care sentenced to death.
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Not all grief is born from human death; some of it comes from care sentenced to death.
We are often taught to be kind, helpful, and available — to show up for others no matter what. But when we give more than we have, our light begins to fade.Â
Understanding how to establish healthy boundaries has been a journey to say the least, and I hope sharing my experiences can help others who face similar struggles.
Truth is, I didn’t know that I was allowed to be gay. With little to no queer representation growing up, I had determined in my head that I would end up alone.
Receiving a positive STI result can be heart-wrenching. This is due to the stigma sexually transmitted infections carry. Society makes it easy to feel “dirty” or have a sense of shame when seeing these results.
With the holidays coming up, it is harder to turn a blind eye to what we’ve been dreading—setting COVID boundaries for our physical and mental health.
Never underestimate any act of kindness. You never know how many people you can make happy with simple support.
Breakups and divorce could trigger a roller coaster of emotions. But that doesn’t mean we have to ride this roller coaster wherever it takes us.
Something to remember is that every relationship might look different when it comes to setting boundaries.
Some people believe that there is only one kind of relationship—intimate ones. However, relationships manifest themselves in multiple kinds of connections such as family, friends, and romantic partners.
Next time your anxiety is tricking you into believing that your partner doesn’t love you, take a minute to reflect on how their love language differentiates from yours
Oftentimes, the thought of putting yourself out there and being vulnerable may sound anxiety-provoking. Sometimes we may find that relationships feel more difficult to maintain when we have anxiety.