03/06/2026
Grief is often associated with the loss of a loved one, but grief wears many faces.
It can emerge after the end of a relationship, a miscarriage, a change in health, the loss of a job, a dream that never came to fruition, or a version of ourselves we can no longer return to.
Sometimes grief arrives as tears.
Sometimes as anger, exhaustion, numbness, anxiety, guilt, relief, confusion, or loneliness.
There is no “right” way to grieve.
Grief is not something we move through in a straight line. It comes in waves, often when we least expect it. One day we may feel acceptance, and the next we may find ourselves revisiting sadness or longing.
At its heart, grief is a reflection of love, attachment, hope, and meaning. It speaks to what mattered.
Rather than telling ourselves to “get over it,” we might ask:
How can I carry this loss with compassion and gentleness?
Wherever you are in your grief journey, may you remember that your experience is valid, your feelings are welcome, and you do not have to navigate it alone.