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When the Waters Rise: Collective Grief in the Wake of the Texas Floods
In a flood’s aftermath, grief is as communal as rain, but how each person processes it varies. At Camp Mystic, families gathered on riverbanks, searching the mud for a daughter’s shoe or a token of a life unfulfilled. Others retreated into silence, overwhelmed by disbelief or exhaustion, feeling frozen. Some channeled pain into action as they organized relief drives, created Facebook groups to reunite lost items, or helping with the Lost Stuffy Project...others are angry.
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Jul 134 min read


A Mother's Day Conversation With the Dead Mom's Club
Three moms. Three daughters. One shared loss. We didn’t choose the Dead Mom’s Club—but in it, we’ve found sisterhood, healing, and a way to honor our mothers each Mother’s Day. This is our story of grief, friendship, and holding space for both joy and ache.
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May 84 min read


The Weight of Workplace Grief | Navigating Individual and Collective Loss in a Time of Change
Navigating workplace grief in times of change—how it impacts us, our teams, and what we can do to support each other. #DEI #Leadership
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Mar 65 min read


5 Years Without You | What Grief Has Taught Me
5 years after my mom’s passing, grief still teaches me. Here are five lessons on love, loss, and the lasting presence of those we cherish.
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Feb 64 min read


New Year, New Intentions
January 1, 2025 Alexandra Pflaumer The start of the new year brings on an opportunity to reflect on your accomplishments and challenges...
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Jan 11 min read


Leadership Toolkit | The DESC Model for Communication
The journey from a new manager to a seasoned leader is shaped by the support we receive and the frameworks we embrace. The DESC model has be
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Dec 16, 20244 min read
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