by Maria Belanic | Mar 29, 2024 | Compassion, Grief, Uncategorized
After years of feeling numb and trapped in the aftermath of loss, I had a profound realization It’s been over a decade since my oldest son Stefan, passed away, yet the pain at times still feels fresh, raw, and all-consuming. I’ve spent countless nights...
by Maria Belanic | Mar 15, 2024 | Compassion, Grief, Uncategorized, Wellness
Have you ever found yourself caught in the relentless grip of self-criticism? You know, that nagging voice in your head that constantly shouts words of doubt and discouragement? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But guess what? It’s time to rewrite that script...
by Maria Belanic | Mar 1, 2024 | Compassion, Grief, Uncategorized
As I sit down to share my thoughts, I want you to know that this is a safe space—a space where the rawness of grief is acknowledged, and the complexities of loss are understood. If you’ve experienced the profound ache of losing a child, a part of your heart,...
by Maria Belanic | Feb 16, 2024 | Compassion, Grief, Uncategorized
In the web of grief, it’s easy to find ourselves in the pursuit of fixing what feels broken. Yet, what if, instead of trying to mend the pieces, we allowed ourselves to sit with the discomfort and embrace our emotions with compassion? Let’s face it –...
by Maria Belanic | Feb 8, 2024 | Compassion, Grief, Uncategorized, Wellness
In the hushed corridors of loss, where pain echoes with each heartbeat, the grief journey began. It’s a journey I never imagined, one thrust upon me when my oldest son passed away, leaving me feeling like the shattered pieces of a life once whole. Each day...
by Maria Belanic | Jan 26, 2024 | Grief, Uncategorized, Wellness
The “woulda, coulda, shoulda” weaves a web of illusions around our minds. The weight of guilt and self-judgment after the loss of a loved one with the haunting “would haves,” “could haves,” and “if only” echo in your...