Are you struggling with the loss of a loved one, divorce, a health scare? Has the journey felt lonely and incomprehensible?
Are you struggling with the loss of a loved one, divorce, a health scare? Has the journey felt lonely and incomprehensible?
Sarah Villalva
Grief is the normal and natural emotional response to any change or loss you might experience.
It isn't only related to a death but also associated with more than 40 different stress causing experiences (breakup, divorce, loss of a job, loss of health, loss of self-identity, etc).
The average person tends to offer grievers logical reasons
Grief is the normal and natural emotional response to any change or loss you might experience.
It isn't only related to a death but also associated with more than 40 different stress causing experiences (breakup, divorce, loss of a job, loss of health, loss of self-identity, etc).
The average person tends to offer grievers logical reasons as to why they should or shouldn't feel a certain way after experiencing a loss.
This is a huge problem!
No amount of logic will make you feel better because grief is not something to be "fixed" or solved with logic.
It's emotional in nature so we must approach it using methods that allow us to emote openly and freely, without feeling judged, criticized, analyzed and compared with others' experiences.
We're often told "time heals all wounds".
Although there is some truth to this statement, it leaves out a very important factor.
Time is only a small fraction of the equation when it comes to starting on a path to healing.
Time alone will not mend your broken heart.
Taking certain action steps, having the right information, placing your tr
We're often told "time heals all wounds".
Although there is some truth to this statement, it leaves out a very important factor.
Time is only a small fraction of the equation when it comes to starting on a path to healing.
Time alone will not mend your broken heart.
Taking certain action steps, having the right information, placing your trust in a support partner and being part of a loving and supportive community are the other key elements.
Together, these components help expedite the healing process while also making the journey feel less lonely and intimidating.
Most people listen with their head rather than their heart.
This can lead to isolation and grieving alone because you may not feel seen or heard.
But, when you're with someone who is empathetic and understanding of your loss(es), this creates a loving and supportive environment that provides you with an opportunity to feel safe expressing
Most people listen with their head rather than their heart.
This can lead to isolation and grieving alone because you may not feel seen or heard.
But, when you're with someone who is empathetic and understanding of your loss(es), this creates a loving and supportive environment that provides you with an opportunity to feel safe expressing yourself.
When you're able to express yourself honestly and freely, you're not only seen and heard by those that matter to you. You also learn how to reconnect with yourself again.
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