31/08/2026
When you lose someone you love, you’re not just grieving a person….you’re grieving routines, memories, future plans, identity & version of life that existed with them & if you’re struggling, please know this…you are not grieving “wrong.”
There is no correct way to grieve.
Some days you may cry, Other days you may laugh.
You may feel numb, angry, peaceful, guilty, relieved or completely lost…sometimes all in the same day!
A few things that can gently support you through grief;
🪽Let yourself feel it.
You don’t have to be strong every day. Give emotions somewhere to go rather than judging them.
🪽Keep talking about them.
Say their name. Tell stories. Look at photographs. Remembering someone doesn’t keep you stuck..it can help you maintain a healthy connection with the love you shared.
🪽Create a ritual.
Light a candle, visit a meaningful place, write them a letter, listen to their favourite song or mark important dates in a way that feels meaningful to you.
🪽Take care of your body.
Grief is exhausting. Eat when you can, drink water, rest, move your body gently & try to maintain some structure in your day.
🪽Let people support you.
You don’t have to explain everything. Sometimes simply saying, “I don’t need advice, I just need someone to sit with me,” is enough.
🪽Give yourself permission to experience joy.
Laughing, going out, celebrating or having a good day does not mean you loved them any less. You are allowed to keep living 🫶.
🪽Don’t force yourself to “move on.”
Perhaps the goal isn’t to leave them behind. It’s learning how to move forward while carrying the love, memories, & meaning they left with you.
If your grief feels unbearable, you’re unable to function for an extended period or you feel unsafe with yourself, please reach out to a mental health professional, grief counsellor or crisis service….You do not have to carry this alone 💔.
Maybe grief isn’t something we overcome.
Maybe it’s something we slowly learn to make space for whilst allowing ourselves to be reborn into a life that looks different, but can still hold love.
Save & share this for someone who needs it. 🤍
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