Work, routines and people who rely on you. Over time the world around you starts to return to normal even when your own experience of loss hasn't followed the same timeline. People may encourage you to be strong, look forward or accept that life goes on. You may even feel pressure to feel better by a certain point. You might feel sadness, anger, guilt, relief, loneliness or not know what you’re supposed to feel at all.
Grief isn't something to simply rush through or explain away. Psychotherapy and process work helps you make space for your feelings while allowing yourself to find connection, meaning and moments in life beyond. As you begin to integrate the loss as part of your story and identity, what was once grief transforms into strength as you grow from the experience, enabling you to live life even more richly as you move forward.
You're not alone, and you don't have to figure this out on your own. Take your first step to becoming a more confident and connected you today.