Blog · October 6, 2026
“Let Me Know If You Need Anything”, and 5 Things That Actually Help Instead
“Let me know if you need anything.” Most of us have said it. We say it because we care. We say it because we don’t know what else…
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Blog · September 15, 2026
Living For Them: How Carrying Love Forward Changes the Way We Grieve
Losing someone you love can make the world feel like it has stopped. The routines that once felt ordinary can suddenly feel impossible. A familiar song can bring…
Blog · September 8, 2026
The Calm After the Storm: The Quiet After the Funeral
The funeral is over. The cards have been opened. The flowers have begun to fade. The food deliveries have slowed down. The people who filled the room, answered…
Blog · August 26, 2026
Carrying the Story Forward: What It Means to Speak for Your Loss
When someone we love dies, their story does not end. It becomes something we carry. I learned that in the hardest way possible when I lost my daughter,…
Podcast · August 24, 2026
Joanna & Arik: Chatcast
Joanna and I met at the National Organization for Victims Advocates (NOVA) Conference in July. She is not only an advocate but a survivor. She has a wonderful…
Blog · August 6, 2026
Not in the Shadow: Parenting A Sibling Through Grief
On the morning we got the call letting us know there was a mass shooting and our daughter Alaina was still unaccounted for, time fractured into an unrecognizable…
Blog · July 22, 2026
A Joy of Journey and Sorrow: The BFF’s Wedding
After losing someone (in my case, my daughter Alaina) there are moments that resonate where you can feel joy, sorrow, and presence all at once. They don’t ask…
Blog · June 29, 2026
Empathy Matters: Why Resilience After Loss is Your Team’s Greatest Strength
We often talk about resilience like it’s a solo mission: something an individual builds in the quiet moments of their own life. Yet, when tragedy or loss strikes,…
Blog · June 19, 2026
5 Steps to Support Someone Grieving and Build Resilience
Grief is the ultimate awkward houseguest. It shows up uninvited, stays way too long, and never helps with the dishes. When someone you care about is going through…
Podcast · June 18, 2026
Counting Kicks: Kristen and Arik Chatcast
I had the privilege of sitting down with Kristen Secviar and hearing her journey. You won’t want to miss this, unique story that is 1 in 170 times…
Podcast · June 11, 2026
Soaring Spirits: Arik & Michele Chatcast
I had the privilege of sitting down with Michelle who allowed her journey in suddenly losing her husband to help others on the road of a grieving spouse…
Blog · June 8, 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Communication Surrounding Grief: How to Say the Right Thing
We’ve all been there. You find out a friend, a neighbor, or a coworker is going through the unthinkable. Your heart sinks for them, yet your brain immediately…
Podcast · June 4, 2026
Arik & Nicole Chatcast Part 1
I had the privilege of sitting down with a dear friend I have known for many years. Her kindness pours from her soul and her deep connection to…