Most people in the US are uncomfortable talking about or dealing with grief. It is not a topic for general discussion. In fact, grief is often avoided at all costs. But grief needs to be acknowledged and expressed. It is the normal and natural emotional response to...
You do your best to take good care of yourself. When your loss occurred, you were flung into a personal storm. You had to figure out how to take care of yourself when everything around you was in a state of chaos. How did you do that? Or maybe a better question...
There are days when you may feel like you are all alone. You’re afraid to share your true emotions. You don’t want to burden anyone. You think that no one cares or maybe no one understands. However, I know from speaking with individuals all across the...
You, like most people, want to feel comfortable. After all, comfort is good. However, when major changes occur, life gets turned upside down. Your normal routines – the internal comfort that you once had is gone. No matter what change has happened for you (a job...
It’s important for you to take time to remember people, places and events in your life. It gives you some perspective. However, when you are dealing with a major change in your life (a job loss, a divorce or the death of a loved one) you may feel that is the...
I don’t know about you but I find it challenging these days to be hopeful and positive. There is so much negativity, fear, suspicion and anger swirling around. How can you find some light and hope and calm when you feel powerless to make a change? Start small....
My name is Maryann Rozsas Udel and I am the person behind Sheltering Tree. It all started with some YouTube videos. Above is the first video I recorded. It explains why I began. Since then I have expanded my mission and direction. Won’t you join me on my...
It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone. The start of a new round of resolutions, goals, high expectations. Lots of pressure – right? Especially if you have been through a major change in your life. Why not remove that pressure from...
