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04/20/2026

04/19/2026

After you lose someone,
you’re not just grieving them—
you’re forced to unlearn everything you ever knew with them in it.

The routines.
The habits.
The quiet comforts you didn’t even realize you’d built around their existence.

You have to unlearn the instinct to reach for your phone—
to tell them the news,
to share something funny,
to hear the only voice that made things feel okay.

You have to unlearn looking for them in the room.
You have to unlearn the way your eyes search for their car in the driveway,
or your heart still waits for them to walk through the door.

You have to unlearn the sound of their footsteps,
the way the house felt when they were home.

You have to unlearn how the holidays used to feel—
like something to look forward to,
instead of something you brace yourself to get through.

You have to unlearn a version of yourself
that only existed when they were here.

And in the middle of all that unlearning,
you’re trying to learn how to keep going.
How to function.
How to smile.
How to show up for a life that no longer looks like yours.

This is what grief really does.
It rewrites the way you live.
Without permission.
Without warning.

And somehow,
you’re left to figure it out—
quietly, painfully,
piece by piece.

Written by: Aimee Suyko - In Their Footsteps

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04/18/2026

They left....
And then the bills arrived.

Nobody prepares you for the moment grief becomes paperwork.

Phone calls to companies that don’t care....
account passwords you don’t have...
policies you’ve never seen...
and people asking you to prove
they’re really gone.

As if you needed proof
your whole world just collapsed..

Nobody tells you that you'll spend the worst months of your life on hold...

trying to sound composed
while everything in you is not.

Their subscriptions keep charging....

Their junk mail keeps coming...
their name still showing up
like nothing changed.

But everything did.

And while you’re barely holding it together...
you’re expected to figure out things
you were never meant to handle alone.

Grief breaks your heart....

the aftermath touches
every part of your life....

04/17/2026

If you have a loved one entering hospice care, there are likely many questions on your mind about their care. One of those concerns may pertain to medical supplies and equipment. Where do they come from? Does hospice provide them? Click the link to learn more as you prepare to care for your loved one in their final days.

Not sure whether hospice care provides medical equipment and supplies? Check out this article to get your questions answered!

04/15/2026

Ben Franklin had many accomplishments in his lifetime, including inventing many useful items. This article lists 9 inventions, some of which are well-known and others that might surprise you!

The lightning rod is just one way Franklin improved daily life.

04/10/2026

Grief can sometimes feel disjointed - a cry here, a burst of anger there; a deep sadness today, a crush of guilt tomorrow. In this article, Dr. Alan Wolfelt, renowned author and grief counselor, urges us to trust the process of grief. As you surrender to the mystery, your experience of love and grief will create a changed you. A you who has not only survived but who has learned to thrive again in a new form and in a new way. Click the link to learn more!

In our lives, we all participate in rituals. To learn more about the healing aspects of rituals, take a few moments to read this article.

04/08/2026

Reverse decluttering is a unique approach where you choose what to keep rather than throw out. Read this article for tips on how you can apply this technique in your home!

Discover why this technique makes letting go easier and how to incorporate it into your organizing journey.

04/07/2026

April 15th is coming up fast - don't forget to complete your taxes!

04/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the love of God through the resurrection of his Son, Jesus Christ. He is risen! Happy Easter!

04/03/2026

Easter is a time for celebration, but children who have lost a loved one may struggle during this time. If your child is grieving, this article offers guidance on supporting them during the Easter season.

If your child has lost a loved one, this article provides guidance for supporting your grieving child during the Easter season.