There is no timeline for grief — and healing does not mean forgetting or moving on. Mental health therapist Shelley Fourney addresses the most common misconceptions about grief, explains what healing actually looks like, and reminds us that life can be good again AND still carry loss. If you are still grieving years later, this one is for you.

Supporting someone who is grieving can feel overwhelming when you don't know what to say or do — but it doesn't have to be perfect to be helpful. A mental health therapist shares exactly what helps, what doesn't, and how to show up for someone in loss in practical and meaningful ways. Spoiler — it is less about the right words and more about just being present.

Grief affects your body and your mind in ways that can feel alarming if you don't know what to expect — brain fog, sleeplessness, inability to function, and more. Mental health therapist Shelley Fourney breaks down the physical and emotional impacts of grief and helps you understand the difference between normal grief responses and when it might be time to ask for help. You are not broken — this is just what grief does.

If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide, you are not alone and help is available. This article walks you through exactly what to say, what to do, and where to turn — written by a mental health therapist in rural Colorado who knows how hard it can be to ask for help in a small community. You do not have to figure this out alone.