September 21, 2025
Division
At the ripe old age of 51, I’ve formed an opinion or seven. Still, I try to remain open-minded, knowing that others have stories and perspectives I may…
September 18, 2025
Moments of Connection
Have there been moments of hope, meaning, or connection that stood out to you along the way? It’s easy to say, I just want Alaina back. But that’s…
September 11, 2025
Kirk Assassination
Let me start by saying I am neither a supporter nor a critic of Charlie Kirk. I had heard of him, but that was the extent of my…
September 1, 2025
Talk About Grief
Grief comes in many forms. It doesn’t always stem from losing a loved one. It can come from losing a job you’ve poured yourself into, a business you’ve…
August 29, 2025
Where Has Our Society Gone?
Earlier this week, yet another shooting took place in Minnesota. More children died. As always, the responses online felt like two polar opposites. On one side, there was…
August 25, 2025
Be Present
I’ve attended two memorials over the past six months—each honoring someone I deeply respected. The first was for a beloved professor from my time at Pepperdine University. The…
August 22, 2025
What IF?
Indulge me for a moment—this post might feel a bit more philosophical than usual. My hope is simply to make you think. Many of you might remember a…
August 17, 2025
New Endeavors
As I get closer to finishing my book, Always November: Lessons in Loss, Love, and Resilience, I’ve been reflecting on where this journey leads next. Between the book…
August 7, 2025
How Has My World Changed Post Grief
How Has Grief Changed You? I’m looking for feedback from readers—your thoughts matter to me.Please feel free to reply in the comments or message me directly at arik@arikhousley.com.…
August 4, 2025
Learnings From Loss
I try to avoid the mindless scroll of Instagram or Facebook, but every now and then, a powerful message finds its way into my feed. I don’t have…
July 24, 2025
My Publishing Journey
What a journey this has been—and I couldn’t be more excited to share that my book, Always November: Lessons in Loss, Love, and Resilience, will be available for…