Lessons From
An Unexpected Life™
From the beginning, my life has been unexpected and against the odds.
Throughout it has been filled with abundant lessons about life, love, and loss.
Some have been serious.
Others have been funny.
Most have been very unexpected and very helpful.
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Against The Odds
An Unexpected Life
A somber hush fell upon the tiny house as a big-bellied woman carefully descended the stairs from the second floor. What typically would be considered a time of great joyful anticipation was instead one filled with trepidation and dread...
Lessons From An Unexpected Snow Day
During a windy, without-power weeked in Washington, I recalled some very important lessons that I learned during The Blizzard of 1978 in Pennsylvania.
In The Middle
With more yet to say, more yet to do, more yet to become, death takes loves ones too soon. It takes them some time in the middle.
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Vernal Reflections
Reflections during an early morning walk in the beautiful Pacific Northwest
March 2026
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It's Not Easy to Fly
with a
Dead Person
Grief bundled up in a pretty pink suitcase
April 1, 2026
The Inheritance of Enough
Dismantling the ancestral debt of perfection to find the dignity of existence
4.10.26
Gera McGuire, MA, NCC, LMHC, is a specialized mental health counselor serving the Maple Valley and Enumclaw Plateau communities, as well as clients throughout Washington and Montana via telehealth. With advanced clinical training from the Center for Prolonged Grief at Columbia University, she provides evidence-based support for those navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the complexities of 'stuck' grief after a loss.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for therapy. It is not a guide to diagnose any of the conditions above. Only a qualified mental health professional can diagnose and treat these conditions.
If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, PGD, PTSD or any other concerning mental health symptoms, please contact Gera to set up an appointment.