We all live each day with a certain amount of grief simmering under the surface. It is there, even if we fail to acknowledge its existence. Not just the grief associated with losing a loved one, but also the ambiguous grief. That one mediocre grade that kept you from your dream school, the friendship that ended abruptly, the realization that you...

My son Lucas graduated from High School last week. It was a celebration. I haven’t been in a crowded setting like that or seen so many flowy sundresses in ages. The energy was palpable. We were there for a common purpose and that fostered a community spirit. I met more new people there than the last two years combined. People were open to...