Holding Space Blog

Not because I love grief (spoiler: nobody does), but because I’ve been living in it. In the last few years, I’ve lost both of my parents and one of my best friends. I’ve also said goodbye to more distant friends and relatives — the kind of losses that don’t always make headlines in your life but still leave you reeling. The cumulative weight of those goodbyes adds up in ways people don’t talk about.

When Grief Won't Let You Sleep — Holding Space with Michelle Grief & Sleep When Grief Won't Let You Sleep:The 4-7-8 Breathing Trick That Actually Helps A free, simple technique — no cleared mind required. By Michelle Tompkins Holding Space with Michelle Grief &...

Does Working in the Grief Space Get Depressing? — Holding Space with Michelle Grief & Resilience Does Working in the Grief SpaceGet Depressing? Sometimes it does. Here's the honest answer. By Michelle Tompkins Holding Space with Michelle Grief & Boundaries Sometimes...

Eulogies Are Tough. Even for People Who Write Them. — Holding Space with Michelle Grief & Writing Eulogies Are Tough.Even for People Who Write Them. By Michelle Tompkins Holding Space with Michelle Eulogy Writing Eulogies are tough. Since publishing Holding Space: How...

Introduction to Bert’s Blog on Laird Smith Bert Smith has been part of my life since before I was even born. She lost the love of her life, Laird, to cancer when he was only 51 years old. My family was devastated — it was the first time I saw someone I loved who...