by Kelci Jager | Jun 6, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Fear, MIndfulness, Mindset
My world turned upside down the day my husband Collin, received his leukemia diagnosis at 39. I became obsessed with keeping him alive. Every fiber of my being fixated on survival – his, mine, ours. What treatments existed? What lifestyle changes could we make? The...
by Kelci Jager | Feb 3, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Fear, Guilt, Healing, Self Care
When my husband Collin was diagnosed with leukemia, I suddenly found myself in the role of a caregiver. Balancing the responsibilities of being a wife, a mom, and caring for my chronically ill husband felt like trying to untangle a messy ball of yarn. This struggle...
by Kelci Jager | Dec 30, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Fear, Holidays
The truth about New Year’s when you’ve experienced the death of a loved one… You’ve just survived the holidays without them, and now you’re facing a year they will never see. This stirs up feelings of anxiety and fear. As the world gears up for a...
by Kelci Jager | Dec 15, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Fear, Guilt, Healing, Pain
Not All Pain Is Created Equal If you are human, at some point in your life you will experience the pain that comes from grief and loss. However, not all grief pain is created equal. The way one approaches and processes their pain can significantly impact their grief...
by Kelci Jager | Nov 29, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, MIndfulness, Mindset, Normal, Powerless
I wanted to share some insights on the concept of mindfulness and how it can play a crucial role in reducing suffering, particularly when dealing with grief. Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by painful thoughts and emotions, desperately seeking to control or...
by Kelci Jager | Nov 29, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Fear, Guilt, Healing, Normal
Isn’t it interesting how our modern culture can openly acknowledge death and funerals, yet steers clear of the profound and lasting impact of grief? Our world lacks understanding and acceptance of grief as a natural and necessary human response to loss; this pressures...
