Thankfully, we don’t consciously live our life thinking that something bad is going to happen to us, but when it does happen and we experience a significant loss, we aren’t quite prepared for the range or intensity of emotions that we can experience, and it can feel like nothing will ever feel normal again. Coping with grief or loss is a process.

How We May Experience Grief

• You may also feel confused, restless, or deeply fatigued.
• You may lose your appetite and sleep will be disrupted.
• Your attention and ability to focus may be impaired.

These are just some of the most common and temporary effects of loss. So, be patient and gentle with yourself. Over time, the fog slowly lifts, and brighter moments begin to return. Even if that feels impossible to believe now, keep this truth filed away!

Grief is Personal

There is no “right” or “wrong” way to grieve. How you experience grief is unique, and it will be shaped by your personality, life experiences, beliefs, and the depth of your connection to what or who you lost. Whatever your grief experience right now, be gentle and patient with yourself, because we can’t rush grief and just ‘get over it’.   Allowing the process to unfold naturally is the best way through it.

Time Doesn’t Erase—But It softens.

Healing is gradual. It takes time to work through a loss.  In fact, even years later, special dates, events, or familiar places can bring grief back to the surface. What changes is how we carry our grief. With support and self-care, the intense moments tend to become shorter and less overwhelming as we begin to grow our life around our grief.

Whether it’s staying connected to trusted friends and family or reaching out for professional guidance—seeking help is a powerful step toward healing.

You don’t have to do this alone.

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