<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Beyond Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering individuals to heal and grow beyond loss.]]></description><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:09:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.beyondloss.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[“It’s okay not to be okay.”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experiencing grief is a natural response to loss, and it's perfectly okay to feel not okay during this process.   Acknowledging Grief  Grief is often misunderstood in our culture, which tends to treat it as a problem to be solved rather than an experience to be lived through. Megan Devine, in her book It’s OK That You’re Not OK, emphasizes that grief is simply love in its most painful form. She argues that it is essential to honor our grief rather than rush to "fix" it. This perspective...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/it-s-okay-not-to-be-okay</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5b9c8df41b637093b18fc2</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:37:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58fae8_1d571e39360a40e685b50a9a3b7fb0d2~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When I told a friend my heart is broken, she said, “I will lend you mine ’til yours has mended.” ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This phrase is a metaphorical and compassionate gesture that acknowledges the shared nature of grief. It suggests that while your own heart may be broken, you are willing to share your own emotional pain temporarily — “lend you mine” — so that you can be present, supportive, and empathetic to the person who is grieving.   In grief, people often feel isolated in their sorrow, and the speaker is offering a form of emotional solidarity. By saying they will “lend” their own heartache, they are...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/when-i-told-a-friend-my-heart-is-broken-she-said-i-will-lend-you-mine-til-yours-has-mended</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5a5ad10d39a4adf280a13d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:44:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58fae8_6c274f5c6752481fae66f952807f2c5b~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_800,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TIP SHEET: HOW TO SUPPORT A PERSON WHO IS GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A LIFE]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a person loses someone, it can be difficult to know how to respond, let alone how to help them. There is no simple solution for bereavement and grief. While you are not able to take away another person’s pain, there are ways to offer comfort. Grief is different for every person — some say that is as unique a human fingerprint, and there is no correct way to grieve. These tips can help you to offer support while respecting a person’s grieving process. Start with the Basics  ♦ Reach out ♦...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/tip-sheet-how-to-support-a-person-who-is-grieving-the-loss-of-a-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58f776d03244312ce47daf</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:25:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grief Class Schedule]]></title><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/grief-class-schedule</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a57ca8a4ee79d90036e1a6f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:00:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/58fae8_6344257c718e4f128940e81b3ca18be9/480p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grief and Loss: The Elephant in the Room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grief and loss are very complicated topics that often bring up uncomfortable feelings. This discomfort often leads to avoiding addressing a loss and, instead, letting it be “the elephant in the room”. Further, it can be challenging to bring up the topic, and you may worry you might make someone else sad. However, it is always okay to share how you feel, especially regarding grief and loss. Sharing your feelings about sensitive topics can help build emotional resilience. Thus, it is important...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/grief-and-loss-the-elephant-in-the-room</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a565ccc86507463728212d7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:16:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58fae8_e0ba94a5ba0949e68b2832d794440544~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_771,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Grief and Substance Abuse: Understanding the Connection and Finding Hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grief is one of the most intense emotional experiences a person can face. It can shake the foundation of daily life and leave a person feeling lost and overwhelmed. For some, this pain leads to turning to substances as a way to cope. Understanding the connection between grief and substance abuse is crucial for those struggling and for those who want to support them. This post explores how grief can influence substance use, the risks involved, and ways to find hope and healing. A person...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/navigating-grief-and-substance-abuse-understanding-the-connection-and-finding-hope</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a550921870c7bdb8f407d31</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58fae8_50e4b950c4634a27b39b9fab10db7a78~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Grief Fits Us Like a Glove]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Personal Perspective: Grief is shaped by the person we loved and lost. Key points No two people grieve the same way. Comparing your grief to somebody else’s is not helpful. The pain is different for each person, but it’s still the worst pain, because it is yours. 	Grief is a lot of things. It’s a process. It comes in waves and it comes in stages. It’s relentless and can’t be controlled. It can last for months, years, or forever. It’s incredibly personal and yet universal. It can be...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/our-grief-fits-us-like-a-glove</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a526de1661479e527e4b2a8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:28:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58fae8_b9f2371a4b044c7ea2f9bd18ebfead67~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recalling Memories in Photos]]></title><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/recalling-memories-in-photos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ff8afda2f3de2991227f5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:38:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58fae8_da362433784b45b4b41ab13b586256e7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating the River of Grief: Finding Your Way Through Loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grief feels like a river you must cross, wide and unpredictable. It can sweep you off your feet, pull you under, and leave you gasping for air. Yet, crossing this river is essential to find healing and hope on the other side. Understanding grief as a journey rather than a destination helps us face it with courage and patience. A calm river flowing through a forest in autumn, symbolizing the journey through grief Understanding the River of Grief Grief is not a simple emotion but a complex...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/navigating-the-river-of-grief-finding-your-way-through-loss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4eb1f3eb09451ed9ad0b98</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:25:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58fae8_163fa8dbc15a4edba587a6f0c5dcf9f6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Comfort in Memories: Navigating Conversations with Friends After Losing a Spouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Losing a spouse is one of the most profound losses a person can face. In the quiet moments that follow, hearing from friends of your late partner can stir a complex mix of emotions. These conversations may bring comfort, sadness, or nostalgia, sometimes all at once. Understanding these feelings and learning how to navigate such interactions can help in the journey toward healing. A quiet, empty chair by a window symbolizing solitude and reflection The Emotional Landscape of Hearing from...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/finding-comfort-in-memories-navigating-conversations-with-friends-after-losing-a-spouse</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4d255e00be0c7049551ad4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:12:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58fae8_e392180b4aff4c22bda08ae131e80dd7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Grieving: Be Kind to Yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[Be Gentle with Yourself When it comes to grief, give yourself the same grace you would give others.   Whatever you’re feeling right now is what you should be feeling right now. If you’re sad and depressed, fine. If you’re often angry, good. If you can’t feel anything, well, that’s okay too. If you’re stressed, worried, and feeling all the feels, so be it. There’s no wrong way to feel about losing your child. You can’t screw it up any worse than it already is. As if that isn’t hard enough,...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/when-grieving-be-kind-to-yourself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4bd84cfa58f0a255d7d4e9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:33:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58fae8_f83f8b36d4d3443a8619682352e9f15a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The grief of losing an unborn/stillborn child.]]></title><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/the-grief-of-losing-an-unborn-stillborn-child</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a493a23fa58f0a255d21398</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:52:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58fae8_fe8d044febd94e92ac0cd6131bdcbbbb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Permission to be angry]]></title><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/permission-to-be-angry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a47e361f7b480551f0ce772</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:32:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/58fae8_0a21163498364258ad18971c49145aba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dating again after death of spouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Losing the Love of My Life, I’m Dating for the First Time in Decades The Other Side of Grief is a series about the life-changing power of loss. These powerful first-person stories explore the many reasons and ways we experience grief and navigate a new normal. After 15 years of marriage, I lost my wife, Leslie, to cancer. We were best friends before we’d started dating. For nearly 20 years, I only loved one woman: my wife, the mother of my children. I was — and still am — grieving the...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/dating-again-after-death-of-spouse</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a231895367ed35011d8b8f2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:43:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coping Strategies for Grieving Adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coping Strategies for Grieving Adults  Losing a loved one is an incredibly difficult experience, and the grieving process can be...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/coping-strategies-for-grieving-adults</link><guid isPermaLink="false">654942dce4d96cb59cbcdcae</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:47:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_3be85d50ec3544aab472b33c987c4964~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the Grief Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding the Grief Journey  Grief is a journey that we all must face at some point in our lives. It is a natural response to loss,...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/understanding-the-grief-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">654942dce4d96cb59cbcdcac</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:47:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_26d94c68f88e4c7186ce78767fa3e69e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grief and Relationships: Navigating Loss Together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grief and Relationships: Navigating Loss Together  Image Description: A couple sitting on a park bench, holding hands and looking into...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/grief-and-relationships-navigating-loss-together</link><guid isPermaLink="false">654942dce4d96cb59cbcdcb2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:47:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_97d0cd955935426dac98464f0e0344d1~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healing Through Shared Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healing Through Shared Stories  Grief is a deeply personal and often isolating experience. When we lose someone we love, it can feel like...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/healing-through-shared-stories</link><guid isPermaLink="false">654942dce4d96cb59cbcdcad</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:47:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_67f2c890afc748349be815d8dc8a3de3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Meaning in Loss: The Transformative Power of Grief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences we can go through in life. The pain and emptiness that comes with grief can...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/finding-meaning-in-loss-the-transformative-power-of-grief</link><guid isPermaLink="false">654942dce4d96cb59cbcdcb3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:47:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d2f2bc6e58364fa4939d10b87bc2fc32~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating the Waves of Grief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Navigating the Waves of Grief  Grief is a journey that we all must face at some point in our lives. It is a natural response to loss,...]]></description><link>https://www.beyondloss.net/post/navigating-the-waves-of-grief</link><guid isPermaLink="false">654942dce4d96cb59cbcdcaa</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:47:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f80bdcd515d49d4b3cbc3ddb5c24a2a.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>beyondloss007</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>