by Tracy Houchins | May 11, 2023 | Grief, Soul Work
Title: Navigating Child Loss Grief Journey: Tips for Bereaved MothersThe loss of a child is one of the most devastating experiences a parent can go through. The grief journey can be overwhelming and challenging, but there are ways to navigate it and find healing. Here...
by Tracy Houchins | Feb 10, 2023 | Soul Work
Illusions of Perfectionism By Tracy M. Houchins, Wellness Catalyst There was a time when I wouldn’t think of leaving my house without hair done, makeup on, nails manicured, clothes starched and pressed. And although I have no judgement to anyone who enjoys...
by Tracy Houchins | Jun 4, 2021 | Grief
June 4, 2016 was the day. Today is a big day, an important day (to me), and one of the hardest days of the year. It’s the 5th anniversary of my daughter Chelsi Ann Ichrist’s suicide. Try as I might, I’m not able to wrangle my thoughts and feelings...
by Tracy Houchins | May 27, 2021 | Grief
Grief-ism (greef-izum) Grief-ism is a word I use to describe the many odd, strange, weird and seemingly unreasonable, irrational things that bereaved mothers do. I needed to give it a name. People might question or judge a bereaved mother as being emotionally or...
by Tracy Houchins | Apr 12, 2021 | Tracy
About me… Thanks for coming together with me, here at my blog, Magic in the Mess. Since leaving my healing practice of many years, I’ve been searching for the right time, the right way and the right words to share life challenges and what I’ve gained from them....
