Tag: sadness
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The reality of loss
Following the loss of someone it can be difficult to adjust to the changes in your life. Many emotions are triggered, including pain, sorrow and distress.
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Anger and Grief
It is very common to experience feelings of anger after the loss of a loved one. However, these feelings are often misunderstood and can be very difficult to express/talk about. Anger can be thought of as your brain trying to make sense of what’s happened. The death of your loved one often needs to be…
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Feeling apart from others
In times of grief, it’s common to feel isolated and unsure about the future. Loneliness, vulnerability, and insecurity may overwhelm you. Allow yourself time to adjust and refrain from making major decisions hastily. Embrace the pain as a testament to the depth of your love and care for the person you’ve lost.
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There’s no right or wrong way to grieve
Grief isn’t a linear process, and we don’t experience grief and loss in the same way. Give yourself time, for however long it takes, to lean into it and embrace where you are on your bereavement journey. When we do this, surrendering to the process and recognizing the lessons in it, we experience true healing…
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Waves of Grief – The Intensity of Grieving
In the early days of grieving, grief comes at you in large waves which overwhelm and swallow you up. Feelings are raw, but there can be quieter periods of respite between these waves. Gradually with time and healing the waves become smaller and less frequent. The process of grieving can feel like being bombarded with…