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Finding moments of light in the changing seasons of grief. There is something about New England weather that reminds me of grief. One day, the air is cold. The leaves are falling. The mornings feel darker, and you find yourself reaching for a sweatshirt before stepping outside. Summer feels like a distant memory. And then, out of nowhere, the sun comes back. The air feels warm again. The windows open. The kids are playing outside without jackets, and for a little while, it al

Fall has a way of bringing traditions back. Pumpkins on the porch. Costumes laid out on the bed. School parties. Trick-or-treat plans. Leaves crunching under little feet. Family gatherings that start to feel closer as the holidays approach. For many families, this time of year is full of excitement. But for children who are grieving, or children growing up with stories of someone they lost, fall can also bring questions. “Did they like Halloween?” “Would they have come trick-

Sometimes grief feels different when the season changes. The air gets cooler. The days feel shorter. The light shifts earlier than we are ready for. The holidays start appearing on shelves before our hearts have caught up. And suddenly, memories feel closer. A certain smell. A favorite sweatshirt. A recipe that belongs to this time of year. A drive past trees changing color. A holiday decoration that reminds you who is not here to see it. Seasonal grief can sneak up quietly.