Bethany Orrick

The Unexpected Triggers—When Grief Comes Without Warning

The Unexpected Triggers—When Grief Comes Without Warning

The Unexpected Triggers—When Grief Comes Without Warning I thought I was doing okay today. The morning was quiet. I made...

by Bethany OrrickMarch 24, 2025
The Exhaustion of Grief—When Every Day Feels Heavy

The Exhaustion of Grief—When Every Day Feels Heavy

The Guilt of Feeling Okay—When Moments of Peace Feel Like Betrayal I am so tired. Not just the kind of...

by Bethany OrrickMarch 24, 2025
The Guilt of Feeling Okay—When Moments of Peace Feel Like Betrayal

The Guilt of Feeling Okay—When Moments of Peace Feel Like Betrayal

The Guilt of Feeling Okay—When Moments of Peace Feel Like Betrayal For a moment today, I felt… okay. I wasn’t...

by Bethany OrrickMarch 24, 2025
The Waves of Grief—When Healing Doesn’t Feel Like Progress

The Waves of Grief—When Healing Doesn’t Feel Like Progress

The Waves of Grief—When Healing Doesn’t Feel Like Progress I thought I was doing better.I had days where I could...

by Bethany OrrickMarch 24, 2025
The Quiet Pain—When No One Sees Your Grief

The Quiet Pain—When No One Sees Your Grief

The Quiet Pain—When No One Sees Your Grief Grief is loud in the beginning.People check in. They offer condolences. They...

by Bethany OrrickMarch 24, 2025
When the Question “How Are You?” Feels Impossible to Answer

When the Question “How Are You?” Feels Impossible to Answer

When the Question “How Are You?” Feels Impossible to Answer People ask, “How are you?” all the time.It’s automatic, casual,...

by Bethany OrrickMarch 24, 2025