Emily Racette Virtual Services Heart 2 Help Circle: Post 23 Love's New Job: How Grief Becomes the Foundation of Legacy We often view grief as a subtraction - a profound absence, something we have lost. But if you sit with it long enough, you realize grief is an overwhelming addition: the addition of a new kind of consciousness, a new way of loving, and a meaningful way of living. I know without a doubt that I didn't lose my loved ones all at once; I lost them in pieces. Yet, I have also...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Emily Racette Virtual Services Heart 2 Help Circle: Post 22 The Silent Burden: Rejecting the Performance of Strength in Grief I remember the pressure (in fact, just a month or so after my losses). I was asked to go on a girls day trip. Don't get me wrong - people meant well, asking me to go out, to grab some drinks, or just socialize with friends. Even now, three years later, I still don't want to go out. I am perfectly happy being around my immediate family in the comfort of my own home. And...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Emily Racette Virtual Services Heart 2 Help Circle: Post 21 The Timeline Myth: Why Your Grief Doesn't Follow Instructions The world loves a neat narrative. We expect a beginning, a middle, and a resolution. When it comes to grief, we internalize a certain script put on by society that says, "After X amount of time, you should be better." But if you’re living through loss, you know this script is a bold lie. There is no timeline for missing someone. Your grief doesn't follow instructions...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Emily Racette Virtual Services Heart 2 Help Circle: Post 20 My Heart Broke. My Purpose Grew Clearer: Why Taking The Long Way Is The Only Way To Heal Sometimes your heart knows the exact direction it needs to go - you just have to listen. For a long time now, I’ve felt a growing and undeniable calling to dedicate a part of my work to grief and trauma support. This quiet truth, awaken through my own experience, has made one thing clear: My Heart Broke. My Purpose Grew Clearer. I've always been...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Emily Racette Virtual Services Heart 2 Help Circle: Post 19 When You Have to Wear A sMILe There is an unseen toll that comes with grief or trauma. It manifests not just in sadness, but as a deep, persistent weight you carry - a heaviness you just can't ignore. Yet, the world around you remains constant: deadlines demand attention, children need feeding, emails must be answered, and the routine of your life demands a functional, smiling version of you. Showing up, performing, and holding it...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Emily Racette Virtual Services Heart 2 Help Circle: Post 18 Clarity is an Act of Kindness Think about your clients. They come to you because their lives are in chaos somehow. They are dealing with trauma or grief and they need a clear path forward. Your coaching space - the way you hold their story - is a model of clarity and intentionality. But think about your business space - is it doing the same? When a client in a trauma state is trying to book a session, sign an agreement, or access...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Emily Racette Virtual Services Heart 2 Help Circle: Post 17 We live in a culture that prizes efficiency and quick fixes. When it comes to grief, we’re subtly pressured to "move on." In business, the same pressure exists: the expectation that you should be able to launch a course, design a website, and run your sessions without ever missing a beat. This pressure, both in life and business, is a lie that leads to burnout. Why Quick Fixes Fail I’ve learned that you can’t rush grief, and you...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Emily Racette Virtual Services Heart 2 Help Circle: Post 16 My journey through grief has been a powerful teacher. It has become the very heart of the work I do. I have learned that even in the deepest pain, there can be a unique purpose. My own experience with grief and trauma has given me a deep appreciation for the healing work that so many coaches do. It has shown me the power of a compassionate guide, someone who can help you navigate the dark and find a path forward. I have been inspired...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Emily Racette Virtual Services Heart 2 Help Circle: Post 15 Rebuilding with Bravery I've learned that you can't rush healing. The pain of loss is real, and it deserves to be felt. I’ve learned that the secret isn’t in how many times you fall down, but in how you learn to pick yourself back up. I’ve had to learn that it’s okay to be knocked over by grief. Pretending I'm "fine" when I'm not is more exhausting than simply allowing myself to be human. This is a journey of acknowledging my...
2 months ago • 1 min read