by María Tomás-Keegan | Breakups, Grief & Loss
If there has ever been a season ripe for setbacks, 2020 is it. And a long season it has been—with no clear end in sight. So, how do we get back on track when someone moved the track? Good question. First of all, don’t think you’re alone—far from it. Even the most...
by María Tomás-Keegan | Breakups, Grief & Loss
Do you compare yourself to others and feel inadequate, jealous, or resentful? Does it feel like something is missing, and you get depressed, unable to move forward because you’re waiting for it to change? The question becomes, how do you stop comparing yourself to...
by María Tomás-Keegan | Breakups, Grief & Loss
Let’s get really honest right now, and answer these questions: are you happy with your life? Do you feel free? How grateful are you overall? If your answers are “not so happy, free, or grateful,” I have one more question: What is holding you back from feeling those...
by María Tomás-Keegan | Breakups, Grief & Loss
Ambiguous loss. It started slowly at first—a diagnosis of degenerative disc disease, which was likely causing the pain radiating down his leg. Four surgeries later, with minimal relief, a regular regimen of injections, pain medications, and nerve blockers, his life...
by María Tomás-Keegan | Breakups, Grief & Loss
Guilt is a universal emotion, and women feel it especially profoundly. You can feel guilty about how a situation turned out, or someone can guilt you into doing something you’d rather not do. After this, you may feel guilty about doing it. Or, you might experience...
by María Tomás-Keegan | Breakups, Grief & Loss
The grieving process is an enigma. For some, it seems to pass quickly after the initial shock wears off. For others, it can take forever, or so it seems. The journey depends on how you choose to progress through the phases—and these are tough choices. What I know for...
