Hey, Griever.
I’m curious. And worried. And rallying all grief support people.
I’m all of those things as I sincerely ask the question:
Where are the men?
Where are the men who are grieving? (Remember, grief is universal, so men ARE grieving. We just don’t see them as often.)
Where are the men who are supporting grievers? (There are some out there, just not enough.)
What can we do to meet them where they are? (How can we find them and support them?)
If you are a man who is grieving, you are most welcome here. I hope you find support and compassion.
If you are a woman who is providing grief support, join me as I find ways to serve grieving men.
No one should have to grieve alone.
Until next time, dear griever….
Take good care,
Erin
Hi, I’m Erin, and I’ve been grieving since I took my first breath.
I was born under the heavy cloud of anticipatory grief, and I knew - in my bones - that I would outlive my older sister.
Gina had severe cerebral palsy. She needed constant care for even her most basic needs.
She died in 2016 at the age of 45. Now at 47, I am reaching ages my older sister never reached.
In my micro-memoir, “Awaiting the Call for 40 Years” (working title,) I share my lifelong experience of grief. My hope is that by sharing my own grief story, you feel less alone in your grief.
Thank you for supporting my work. And please know, Griever, that you’re not alone.
