Life can change instantly when you lose someone you love. The resulting grief and loss can make you feel like a different person. You might feel overwhelmed or even totally numb some days. Discovering how you fit into the world while processing pain can be difficult.
Grief can touch every aspect of your life. You may feel it when you’re doing the laundry or randomly scrolling through Instagram late at night. It affects your energy, focus, and your relationships. It even affects how you feel about yourself.
There’s no blueprint for the shape of grief. You might feel like you’re “taking too long” to grieve. Everyone grieves differently. There is no “normal” way to grieve. However, the reality is that modern society doesn’t always leave room for grief.
Many people lack general support from well-meaning friends and family who simply don’t have the tools or understanding to walk with them in their grief. They may offer quick fixes that simply don’t help.
A therapist specializing in grief and loss provides compassionate support after loss. Without pressure or judgment, you can express your feelings and fears. Therapy offers a safe place to work out the complex feelings that accompany grief. It can leave you with tools to rebuild emotional stability.