Brittany DmuchowskiThe truth is, there is no perfect way to support someone who is grieving, just like there is no perfect way to grieve. Grief isn't something that can be fixed, solved, or rushed; it needs to be witnessed with compassion.
Brittany DmuchowskiAs they say, “growth often feels like loss before it feels like gain”. There is a quiet kind of grief that doesn’t often get talked about enough. The kind that doesn’t come from losing someone, but from becoming someone new.
Monika PapeWe may grieve the loss of a loved one or a pet, the life we hoped for but didn’t unfold as imagined, or the impact of a health diagnosis. Grief can also emerge through transitions like a child leaving home for college or work, the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, or a shift in career. It shows up in many forms, often quietly, and often in ways we don’t expect.
Marissa PerreaultWe grieve many things throughout our lives, relationship breakdowns, goals we have not attained, and at some points our own sense of self.
Kay Plummer-BarkerGrief is different for everyone. When many folks typically think of grief, they think of the array of emotions that follow a loss—sadness, anger, indifference, guilt, denial, yearning, overwhelm or anxiety.
Bryn McNeillGrief has a way of sneaking up on us, especially during certain days that hold emotional weight. Birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, or even the change in seasons can stir up memories that bring a sharp ache, a deep sense of missing, or even a surprising wave of numbness.
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