Updates from Leslie McCaddon

Why I Became A Grief Coach

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:18:00 CDT

Grief is so much more than loss through death—it can be the unraveling of a future, the weight of caregiving, and the ache of becoming someone new after life changes everything. This heartfelt post explores the question so many grieving women quietly carry: how to keep living when the life they imagined is gone. With honesty, hope, and deep compassion, it offers a glimpse into what it means to build a meaningful life alongside pain rather than waiting for it to disappear. If you’ve ever wondered whether beauty, purpose, or joy could still exist after devastating loss, this is a post you’ll want to read to the very end.

When Grief Pulls You Under, Let Your Words Become an Anchor

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:13:00 CDT

When grief hijacks the mind with guilt, fear, and relentless what-ifs, even the smallest act of self-compassion can become a lifeline. This post explores how gentle, believable affirmations can interrupt the spiral—not by denying pain, but by making room for another truth alongside it. With practical examples for everyday moments and a powerful reframing of what healing can sound like, it offers a grounded way to carry both grief and hope. If loss has made your inner world feel harsh and unforgiving, this is an invitation to find steadier footing one honest sentence at a time.

Defining Self-Compassion When Grieving the Life You Used to Know

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:56:00 CDT

Grieving the life you used to have is a heavy burden. Learn how to practice true self-compassion as you navigate profound loss and begin the brave work of starting over.