Wednesday Reflection
Closure is not a thing.
The reality is we will grieve forever.
We do not ‘get over’ the loss of a
loved one; we learn to live with it.
We heal but we will never be the same.
Nor should we be the same,
nor would we want to be.
Grief isn’t always loud and full of tears.
Grief can be quiet, a little hum that follows
us throughout our day.
Who we deeply love can never be fully
gone, we keep them in and with us.
When it comes to grief, we learn to
sit with it, cry with it, dance with it.
We don’t move on. We move with.
🥀 Closure is a myth. Grief is a lifelong process that will evolve into integrating the loss into our identity. We’ll begin to heal and rebuild our lives around our loss.
🥀 The initial pain of grief will lessen over time, the memory of our loved one and the impact of their absence will remain. It’s about adapting to a new normal and finding ways to carry on with life while honoring the love and connection that existed.
🥀 Grief doesn’t end but rather becomes an ongoing part of our life. Acknowledge and honor your grief, allowing yourself to feel all the emotions with love and remembrance.
About Lisa
I am a grief counselor, certified grief educator, certified professional life coach, speaker, and writer dedicated to helping you navigate through life and loss. My greatest joy is to help others, to have the honor to listen to your story, and to offer hope. I am truly grateful and it is my privilege to be on this journey with you.