Understanding Grief

Grief is the natural emotional response we have when we lose something or someone important to us. While many people associate grief with the death of a loved one, it can also be felt in other losses—like the end of a relationship, losing a job, changes in health, or even moving away from a familiar place.

Sometimes grief is not only about what we have lost, but also about what we needed and never received, or for the experiences we hoped for that never came to be.

• Grief is how our heart and mind react to loss.

• It often includes feelings like sadness, anger, confusion, guilt, or even numbness.

• It can also affect our body—like feeling tired, having trouble sleeping, or losing our appetite.

• There’s no “right” way to grieve, and it doesn’t follow a set timeline. Everyone’s grief looks different.

At its core, grief is really about learning to live with the loss—finding ways to carry the memory of what we’ve lost while still moving forward in life. 

I can offer support navigating these tender places of loss, walking alongside you as you learn to carry grief with greater compassion and hope.