Pulls Up A Chair

11/23/2025

Understanding Prolonged Grief Disorder

What Is Prolonged Grief Disorder? Prolonged grief disorder is a condition marked by enduring feelings of intense loss that persist for an extended period and substantially impair a person's ability to function in everyday life. Individuals experiencing this disorder may grapple with emotional pain, disbelief regarding the death of their loved one, and a profound sense of loneliness. Accepting the reality of the loss can be highly challenging, making it difficult for them to begin moving forward....

What Is Prolonged Grief Disorder? Prolonged grief disorder is a condition marked by enduring feelings of intense loss that persist for an extended period and substantially impair a person’s a…

11/18/2025

Glad to be back! I just published on the blog.

11/17/2025

pullsupachair.wordpress.com
I am starting to update and will begin to post again soon. It is now back online with the new web address. Thank .you all for keeping me in your prayers over the past year. I am grateful to be starting up again.
I just finished my master's degree in grief counseling and will begin my doctorate in 2026. Doctor of Divinity Greif Counseling

09/06/2024

It is with great gratitude to all of you who have supported my blog that I regret to inform you that I am taking a hiatus to concentrate on my health. I will continue to write on grief. My heart is consumed with this ministry of healing to those dealing with grief. My sole purpose was to deliver a concrete message on avenues one can take and use to deal with the effect of grief. ...

It is with great gratitude to all of you who have supported my blog that I regret to inform you that I am taking a hiatus to concentrate on my health. I will continue to write on grief. My heart …

09/05/2024

Look for a big announcement tomorrow at 9 am!

05/14/2024

Grief is Love with no arms to fill! Posting this in the next couple of hours. Grateful for all those that look at my blog!

05/14/2024

Even as the years go by without Cherryn and Matt, I never know how things will transpire around their birthdays. Cherryn's birthday is April 12, and Matt's is May 12. Some years are smooth sailing with my emotions and grief for one or the other's birthday, but never both. This year was hard around Matt's birthday. I get it. Totally. I have learned to continue in my silent hollowness in my heart. ...

Even as the years go by without Cherryn and Matt, I never know how things will transpire around their birthdays. Cherryn’s birthday is April 12, and Matt’s is May 12. Some years are s…

05/07/2024

I have made some changes to the home page of Pull Up A Chair. It's much easier to maneuver and find posts. Also, I am working on some new posts; be looking for them. Thank you all.

04/02/2024

Grief is a strange and ever changing emotion. I am constantly amazed at how it can continue to be a source of a strength and a curse. A strength in knowing that I have been through eleven years of loss. I have seen the darkness and am enjoying being in the light on the other side. There are many things I have learned along this journey....

Grief is a strange and ever changing emotion. I am constantly amazed at how it can continue to be a source of a strength and a curse. A strength in knowing that I have been through eleven years o…

04/02/2024

Survival during times of grief!
Surviving the loss of a loved one takes a dedication to live. You and your loved one had made plans for the future. Now you have to have a new commitment to living. It will take time, but you will survive and change for the rest of your life.

I will post this evening. Thank you all for your prayers, thoughts, and support.

03/25/2024

Grief has no limits or boundaries. It will come in at any moment and consume you. On March 23, 2024, I received word that my brother from another mother, Larry Yurek, had passed away and gone to be with his Lord and Saviour. What was interesting about me right before the call was that I woke up a little before four in the morning. ...

Grief has no limits or boundaries. It will come in at any moment and consume you. On March 23, 2024, I received word that my brother from another mother, Larry Yurek, had passed away and gone to …

03/03/2024

As with all my posts, I take some time to write them. This one, in particular, took me some time to look inward at my grief through these many years. Grief is not our final destiny but a prelude to praise and glory and honor when we see Jesus! After losing my children, I received much sympathy from family and friends, but soon, I noticed a difference in the way people treated me. ...

As with all my posts, I take some time to write them. This one, in particular, took me some time to look inward at my grief through these many years. Grief is not our final destiny but a prelude …