When faced with loss, our very human responses range from shock and anger to profound sadness and enduring despair. While mourning can plunge us into prolonged grief and hopelessness, the natural world offers a pathway towards finding peace and inner tranquility. Studies continue to reveal how time in nature can lower blood pressure, stress hormones levels and anxiety, while boosting self-esteem and mood.

The death of anyone for whom we have cared will leave a mark – the nature of the relationship will determine the extent of the scar.

As the holiday lights twinkle and festive songs fill the air, there's an unspoken emptiness in our home this year. It's our first holiday season without my dad, who passed away last year, just before the new year.

I remember the first time someone mentioned the term “Caregiving Fatigue” to me. It was after a social media post I made where I was sharing a vulnerable moment…