07/02/2024

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Grief, unfortunately, is an emotional reaction that we will all experience one day if we haven't already. It is painful and confusing. It shakes our world upside down. Sometimes we go years after a loss happened and still feel like we are treading water, barely keeping our heads above water. I'm here to say that this is "normal" or as normal as it can be during a time of loss. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Everyone will have a different grieving process and we can let that be okay. 

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In my own grieving experience, I have realized that random things will bring up my loss and make me think about it. At first, it was very difficult but eventually, the sad tears turned into a smile. I remember learning about the five stages of grief in school (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance) but little did I know that that information would become helpful in my time of need. In our culture, it's often socially unacceptable to grieve for too long. I know how important it is to feel our emotions. The more we bottle them up, the more they tear down our soul.

 

Healing Question Of The Week- What emotions are you not letting yourself express? And why?