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There is no “right way” to mourn — only your way.
Whether you’re grieving a person, a past version of yourself, or an unexpected life change, this article offers validation, tools, and support to navigate your healing.
A gentle reminder that there’s no “right way” to mourn
Grief is one of the most human experiences — and yet, we often feel so alone in it.
Maybe you’ve lost someone you loved deeply. Maybe you’re grieving someone you had a complicated relationship with. Or maybe your grief isn’t about a person at all — maybe it’s about the loss of a role, a home, a version of yourself, or a life you thought you’d have.
Whatever your story, your grief is valid, even if it doesn’t look or feel the way you expected.
What grief actually feels like
Grief isn’t always crying. Sometimes it’s:
- Numbness
- Guilt
- Exhaustion
- Anger at the person who’s gone
- Confusion about why you’re not “feeling more”
- A wave that hits you randomly at the grocery store
There’s no timeline. No checklist. No perfect words.
Some people feel everything all at once. Others feel almost nothing for weeks or months. That doesn’t mean you didn’t care — it just means your nervous system is protecting you in the best way it knows how.
The myth of “moving on”
One of the hardest parts of grief is the pressure to get over it or move forward.
But the truth is, we don’t move on — we move with. Over time, your grief becomes something you carry differently. It may soften, take new shapes, or show up in quiet, tender moments. But it doesn’t just disappear — and it shouldn’t have to.
Grief is not a weakness. It’s a reflection of love, of meaning, of connection.
How therapy can help in grief
Grief doesn’t always need to be fixed — but it does deserve to be witnessed.
In therapy, you can:
- Speak freely without worrying about burdening others
- Explore complicated or conflicting emotions
- Honor the relationship (or the loss of one that never was)
- Learn how to cope with anniversaries, changes, and daily triggers
- Reconnect with your identity after loss
Whether your loss was recent or decades ago, it’s okay to want to talk about it.
Final thoughts
There’s no wrong way to grieve. You are allowed to feel it all — or nothing at all.
Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means making space for both love and loss.
You’re not alone.
