Grief & Loss

At some point in all of our lives, we suffer loss that physically and emotionally hurts, whether that be the death of someone close to us, the end of a marriage or relationship, moving to a new location, getting fired from a job or entering retirement, children moving out, losing a beloved pet, the list goes on… Whatever may have caused the grief that you feel, the feeling of being alone is common, as if no one else could possibly understand it. These thoughts can be very isolating and may lead to depression. There are some steps that may help you through it, and speaking to a grief counselor or joining a support group can be life-changing. Either way, allowing yourself to cry A LOT is NOT a bad thing. It is necessary. Talk about it. Feel it. Don’t run from it. Be grateful for things in your life that you still have that bring you joy, even if you feel it’s only the memories you hold on to. Be kind to yourself. Take it easy when necessary so you can process and feel, instead of forcing yourself to go on as “normal.” And on that note, don’t let anyone tell you how you “should” be, possibly comparing it their own experiences. They don’t have the right to that and everyone is different, making grief and loss completely different for every single person. Remember that you are LOVED, and lean on people who are true family & friends, not people who turn their backs on you.