When it comes to coping with grief, there is an often-used term "the light at the end of the tunnel."

I've always loved the image that conjures up in my mind. For me, the darkness of loss certainly felt like being stuck in a deep tunnel, and as I marched forward on my journey of grief, I looked for any illumination that could provide me respite from my pain.

I've prepared a short video for you on this subject.

Ellen Gerst is a grief and relationship coach, author and workshop leader. In her work, she attempts to help clients and readers look at their circumstances from different perspectives so that they may gain clarity. This often sparks new thoughts and innovative ways of approaching situations. A prolific author, her newest book is "Words of Comfort To Pave Your Journey of Loss," in which she discusses the topic of this blog. For daily tips and thoughts that can help you cope with grief, click here to join her on Facebook.  Visit Ellen's website and view her books on Amazon or Barnes and Noble.