Introduction: The Emotional Bond Between Guide Dog and Handler For individuals who use a guide dog for mobility, the relationship is far more than a working partnership. It is a daily, embodied collaboration rooted in trust, safety, independence, and companionship. Over the course of my…

The Promise of Spring and the Reality of Grief Spring typically arrives in late March in Colorado, bringing with it the promise of fresh starts. The days grow longer, trees begin to bud, and warmth slowly returns after months of cold. This season often invites…

In Colorado February arrives with in-your-face  soft pinks and vibrant reds—store windows decorated with hearts, social feeds filled with declarations of devotion, and restaurant menus designed for two. Valentine’s Day is often viewed  as a celebration of love in its many forms: romance, friendship, family…

People sometimes ask why I chose grief counseling as a profession. Why walk alongside people in their deepest pain, their most unimaginable losses, their rawest transitions? The answer is both simple and layered. I did not choose grief. Rather, Grief chose me. Like many healers,…