Finding Your Way Through Grief and Loss
Grief is a normal, natural, universal experience when processing loss of any kind. Grieving is not just something we do when a loved one dies. There are a number of other life experiences and situations we tend to grieve as well. Some of which include, relationships or friendships that were precious to us and are now gone, expectations or plans that didn't work out, life transitions, the loss of health, finances, trust, safety and dreams that did not come to fruition. Grief can also include processing painful experiences you've had, as well as grieving the loss of something you needed in life, but didn't receive.
Life after a loss can be hard, painful and even confusing. You may vacillate between wanting to isolate and be left alone, yet desiring to be seen, heard, connected and supported. Everyone grieves differently. The duration and components of grief are unique to each individual. Unfortunately, many of us have been socialized to believe myths of grief such as : "time heals", "just stay busy," " grieve alone, you need to be strong for others," and "grieving is a sign of weakness and little faith."
Griefwork is laborious, not linear, and takes time. Time itself does not heal; it is what you do within that time that matters. Intentional effort and allowing yourself to grieve makes way for the heart to heal.
When loss fractures your life, you don't need platitudes, toxic positivity or pretending you're OK when you are not. You need freedom to fall apart, a safe place to grieve and mourn and grace to move through the grief process, at your own pace.
You do not need to traverse the unknown terrain of grief and loss alone. Christian grief coaching is available to support you. If you are ready to make a transformational pivot in your healing after loss, contact Laurie at Anchored Horizons today!