Hearing Out Life Drama  Blog

Grief has a way of leaving people speechless. Not just the person experiencing the loss—but the friends who love them, too. We want to help. We want to fix it. But we can’t fix grief. What we can do is offer comfort, presence, and practical support.

I have a friend who sometimes says:
"I'm having an anxiety day."

She trusts me enough to tell me that. She doesn’t expect me to solve it or make it go away. She just wants me to be there. And over time, I’ve learned that support isn’t about fixing. ...

There’s something sacred about the quiet that follows a baby shower. The streamers come down, the cupcakes disappear, and you’re left surrounded by diapers, soft onesies, and the promise of a new beginning. It looks like abundance. But sometimes, wha...

When we think of human needs, we tend to focus on survival: air, water, food—and maybe shelter. These are undeniably essential. But they aren’t the only needs people have.

To truly thrive—to feel alive and connected and whole—we also need emotional ...

There’s a kind of work that doesn’t show up on a to-do list—but still takes everything you’ve got.

It’s the thought work. The remembering. The planning. The anticipating.
It’s the “we’re low on toothpaste,” the “whose birthday is this weekend,” and t...

How to Support Someone After Surgery: Listening, Compassion, and Practical Help

If you've ever sat in the tension of wanting to help someone after surgery but not knowing what to say or do, you're not alone. The impulse to help is a beautiful thing—...