Grief Hungry

A few years ago, brands started offering email opt-outs for Mother’s and Father’s Day promos- a step in the right direction for those who find these holidays tough. But is it enough? How do you feel about these opt-outs?

Grief and loss can have a profound impact on our minds, shaping our identities in ways we never imagined. "I, too, see my new mind as part of my identity as (a griever). Nothing about me feels the same — inside or out. And that’s as it should be: My grief brain is an expression of my bottomless love..." resonates deeply, capturing the essence of transformation through loss. Thank you so much for your candid feelings/experience and sharing about Henry, Elizabeth Kopple. While grief is not greater in sudden death, as someone who has also experienced an unexpected, traumatic loss, you're providing a lot of validation to the complex challenges associated with navigating the grief. Thank you, as always, Rebecca Soffer for giving us your platform and amplifying our voices. ?? https://lnkd.in/et7AxG8Y

As someone who has personally experienced the profound impact of loss, I’m incredibly hopeful and encouraged by this news. ?? Starting November 21, 2024 (!!), Massachusetts employees will be able to use earned sick time to address their own physical and mental health needs—or those of their spouse—in the event of pregnancy loss, failed assisted reproduction, adoption, or surrogacy. This addition to the Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Act is a compassionate step forward in recognizing the emotional, psychological, and physical toll these experiences can have. Grief isn’t something you can just “bounce back” from. It’s complex, deeply personal, and requires time and support to process. Policies like this not only acknowledge that reality but also create space for employees to heal and ultimately return to work feeling supported and more capable. This change highlights the importance of aligning workplace policies with the lived realities of employees. To employers: now is the time to revisit your policies, educate your teams, and ensure your organization is ready to provide the understanding and flexibility your employees may need. We all deserve workplaces that recognize and respect our humanity. #GriefHungry #GriefBites #CompassionateLeave #MentalHealthMatters #GriefSupport #WorkplaceWellbeing