Grief and Loss

01 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, grief, 2 Comments

Grief never ends.

The reason it hurts so much is because we loved. The pain from a loss can be crippling as you remember the person that you loved and cherished. It can be an excruciating process to begin your life without them. Grief doesn’t magically end at a certain point. Reminders often bring back the pain and … Continue reading »

08 Jul

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, grief, therapy, Comments Off

You get stronger.

It doesn’t necessarily get easier but YOU grow stronger and learn to deal with things. You learn to shut out the negative messages. You learn to love yourself. You learn how to survive and you learn that the opinions of others no longer matter. You learn to listen to your inner voice and trust your … Continue reading »

28 May

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, therapy, Comments Off

Holding on versus letting go.

Have you ever held on to something so tightly that it hurt? The loss of a loved one. Your pride. Anger. The past. The idea of who you used to be. A relationship. Material possessions. The pushing and pulling between holding on and letting go is inside of all of us. We all have things … Continue reading »

03 Sep

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, grief, therapy, Comments Off

Suffering.

There is one very obvious benefit of physical pain. When you touch something hot, you instantly pull away because of pain. If you did not feel the pain, you might seriously burn yourself without realizing it. Pain acts as a warning sign to illness and injury. But what about emotional pain? What about the times when … Continue reading »

30 Jun

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

How can I forget what I no longer want to remember?

We talk about letting go of the past and moving on, but what do we really need to leave behind? Even after you let go, the past is still part of who you are. Every one of us lives in the present and makes choices based on some part of the past. Your past is … Continue reading »