In 2016, Patton Oswalt unexpectedly lost his wife. In the link below, he shares his experience with grief, and in particular, touches on how our culture depicts grief as a potential catalyst for change and growth rather than an event to be mourned. Check it out here: #grief #loss

Seven years ago, I packed up my life in a small U-haul trailer, drove three thousand miles across the country, and settled into a new life in the Pacific Northwest. At first, the new opportunities were exhilarating – new smells, new sights, new people. I couldn’t wait to explore my new world! As time passed, uncertainty began to creep in and the experience of not knowing began to feel unbearable: Not knowing – Who to call if my car broke down, Where to pick up good take out,