What some don’t realize is that grief is not always about death. Grief is about loss, and that loss comes in many forms, death being just one of them. Over the years, on my journey, I’ve experienced grief in all forms, from the loss of a marriage to the loss of a career, loss of stability, loss of health, even the loss of trust and my own self worth that came from being in an abusive relationship.
Regardless of the type of loss you’ve experienced, your grief is a real. Grief often brings along with it a myriad of feelings that may be difficult or confusing for you.
- loneliness
- isolation
- guilt
- anxiety
- fear
- irritability
- frustration
- exhaustion
- lethargic
- heartbroken
- overwhelming sad
- depression
When we're grieving, it's easy to be surprised by just how long the process takes, and we're often in a hurry to move on. But if we don't fully experience and work though all the feelings that arise, there will be no room for other emotions, like joy and excitement, to come through. Grief has its own timing. You can also experience what feels like a set back years later from insignificant things that will trigger an onslaught of old memories; a bad day at work, disagreement with a friend or family member, a song you hear on the radio and you'll think you've made no progress. Don't give in to these flashbacks, give yourself the gift of being present with the sadness as it flows through you and know it's cleansing your mind, body and soul so that you can be filled with happiness and love once again.
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