Introduction to the Blog Series: Life After Loss – Navigating the Business of Grief

When we lose someone we love, the pain cuts deep, and it shakes the very foundation of who we are. But as we try to hold ourselves together, there’s another layer to grief that shows up—those practical, day-to-day matters that demand our attention. Bills need paying, documents need filing, and systems we never wanted to deal with now feel like a mountain standing in our way.

Believe me, I know this journey isn’t easy. That’s why I’ve created this 3-part series, “Life After Loss: Navigating the Business of Grief.” My intention is to walk with you, step by step, as you move through the necessary work that comes after loss—because while the heart heals in its own time, the practical matters of life can’t always wait.

Here’s what we’ll cover together:

• Part 1: Managing the Paperwork of Loss — How to gather what you need, notify the right people, and organize the chaos into clarity.

• Part 2: Untangling Insurance and Financial Matters — Breaking down the confusing systems of insurance claims, benefits, and finances so they don’t break you.

• Part 3: Keeping Life Moving: Handling Bills and Estate Obligations — Steps to settle debts, manage expenses, and start creating a new rhythm for your life.

Be gentle on yourself; this is not about doing it all by yourself or doing it perfectly. I encourage you to lean on professionals—lawyers, financial advisors, trusted friends—who can help you navigate the unique details of your situation. This series is simply a roadmap to help you take the first steps, to make the overwhelming a little more manageable, and to remind you that you don’t have to do it all at once.

Grief doesn’t come with a manual, but together, we can turn the mess into manageable moments. Let’s take this one step at a time.

What’s coming up for you as you read this? Share your thoughts or questions in the comments below.