Grief and Loss

Grief isn’t just about death. We grieve people and pets we’ve loved and lost, but we also grieve people who have hurt us. Sometimes, we grieve the people we needed but never had, loving parents, a supportive partner, etc. Sometimes we grieve versions of ourselves we’ve lost, as we transition into new stages of life, grapple with illness or disability. Regardless of who or what you’re grieving, you may feel overwhelmed by the intensity of emotions—the sore ache in your throat, the longing in your chest, the bouts of frustration at everyday tasks that don’t seem to matter in comparison.  You may find yourself numbing out, navigating life in a daze, and wondering why you can’t set your grief aside and function. Or you might be holding your grief close, clear that your loss matters, but unsure how to move forward in the aftermath.

All of these forms of grief are normal, human responses to the pain and complexity of life. Your grief isn’t a sickness that needs to be cured or a brokenness that needs to be fixed. Grief needs to be shared and witnessed and you deserve support navigating it. Sharing your grief, in all its layers, can help you relate to it differently, making space for it in within your broader life.