Updates from Tammy Faulds

Secrets, Lies, and the Truth We Avoid

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:48:00 CDT

We all carry secrets, tell small lies, and buy into illusions that feel safer than the truth. This is about what happens when we finally stop, and what it costs us when we don't.

We Laughed Next to Her Open Casket. I Don't Regret It.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:20:00 CDT

I'd never met my friend's mom. But standing next to her open casket, she made a joke, and we burst out laughing in front of a room full of horrified strangers. Thirty minutes later I was a weepy mess again. Both things happened. Neither one canceled the other out — and that's the part about grief nobody warns you about.

What Holding Space Really Means

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:36:00 CDT

"I've got you" is what we say. It's not always what we do. Holding space is a specific practice, not a passing comfort, and most of us were never actually taught how.

He Washed Her Feet Every Day.

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:46:00 CDT

Ed had severe osteoporosis. Edna's dementia had taken her ability to speak. Every day after lunch, he crouched down with warm water and a cloth to wash her feet anyway. I was their caregiver, and it taught me more about devotion, and its cost, than anything I'd learned before.

I burst into tears at work

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:26:00 CDT

Grief doesn't care that you have a presentation on Thursday or a deadline on Friday. It follows you to work whether you're ready or not, and most of us have never been taught how to navigate loss while still showing up professionally. Learn how to here.

When A Colleague Dies

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:31:14 CDT

When a colleague dies, the grief that follows is real and deserves genuine space to breathe, yet most workplaces inadvertently silence it with messages to "stay strong" and "keep busy." The cost of unaddressed grief shows up everywhere: lost focus, lower engagement, higher turnover, and employees who are physically present but emotionally gone. But there's a better way. Organizations that respond to loss with open communication, flexibility, meaningful rituals, and ongoing support don't just help their teams heal, they build deeper trust and loyalty that lasts for years. This is an opportunity to show your people that their whole selves are welcome at work, even in the hardest moments.

When Grief Starts Before the Loss

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:22:00 CDT

There's a grief that doesn't wait for a funeral. It starts the moment you notice your parent repeating themselves, less steady on their feet, less sharp than they used to be, and suddenly you're grieving someone who's still here. That's anticipatory grief, and if no one has told you yet, it's real, it's normal, and you're not being dramatic for feeling it.

The Heart Chakra: Where Love and Grief Meet

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:53:00 CDT

The Heart Chakra stands at the intersection of love and grief, embodying the complex dynamics between these profound emotions. In this post, we explore how love, in its many forms, can gently open our hearts, while grief can break them open, bringing both pain and opportunities for growth. Discover how to navigate these powerful forces with compassion, using practices that heal and integrate our experiences. We delve into the importance of acknowledging grief as a form of love, and how nurturing the Heart Chakra can lead to rediscovering wholeness. Learn to balance love and grief through the healing power of breath, the catharsis of tears, and the continuity of rituals for those we've lost. Join us in understanding how our hearts can hold and transform these intense emotions, opening pathways to deeper love and healing.

💀 Death Will Change Your Life If You Let It

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:10:00 CDT

One moment, you're putting off your dreams, assuming you'll get to them later. Then something happens—an illness, an accident, a loss—and suddenly, you're staring mortality in the face. What would you do differently if you knew your time was limited? This post explores how confronting death can push us to live fully—before it's too late.

The Cycle Of Life - 2024 remix

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:14:00 CDT

2024 has been relentless, and many of us are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure of what’s next. The Cycle Of Life offers a map for navigating life’s inevitable changes. Inspired by the wisdom of nature and the cosmos, this guide will help you make sense of endings, embrace the in-between, and find hope in transformation.