šļø Grieving a Sudden Loss: A Gentle Guide to Healing
- bpollardcoaching
- 2 days ago
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Losing someone you love suddenly can feel like the world has stopped.Ā You may feel shocked, angry, confused, or completely numb. These feelings are not wrong. They are part of grief. Thereās no ārightā way to grieveābut there are ways to help your heart begin to heal.
š Step 1: Let Yourself Feel
Itās okay to cry, be quiet, or feel nothing at all.
Donāt judge yourself or your emotionsāgrief comes in waves.
Some days will feel heavier than others. Let them come. Let them go.
š« Step 2: Talk or Stay Close
Be with people you trustāfamily, friends, or a therapist.
You donāt have to talk a lot. Just being together can help.
Share memories when youāre ready. Laughter and tears can live side by side.
šæ Step 3: Take Care of Your Body
Eat something. Rest. Take walks. Breathe.
Simple routines (like brushing your teeth, drinking water, or taking a short walk) can help ground you.
Try to sleep, even if itās hardāyour body needs rest to process grief.
š§ Step 4: Be Present, One Moment at a Time
Focus on what is right in front of youātoday, not tomorrow.
Use calming tools like breathing exercises, journaling, prayer, or spending time in nature.
Say to yourself: āRight now, I am safe. I am breathing. I can take this one step at a time.ā
š” Step 5: Choose Healthy Ways to Cope
Avoid things that numb pain (like alcohol, drugs, or overworking).
Instead, try:
Talking to someone who listens well
Expressing yourself through art, writing, or music
Lighting a candle or creating a small memory space
š Step 6: Honor Your Loved One
Talk about them.
Create a ritual: light a candle, plant a flower, write a letter.
Keep their memory close while finding ways to keep living.
You are not alone.Ā Grief can feel impossible, but with love, support, and small steps, healing is possible. You can carry their memory forward while also finding peace for yourself.
āGrief is love with no place to go. Let that love guide your healing.ā

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