Grief is a part of all of our lives. If you are human, you will lose someone you love at some point. You will also lose pets, jobs, partners, hopes and dreams. Grief is a thread that runs through our lives. Sooner or later, it will wind around you.
These last two years have brought the shadow of grief to a lot of people. Some have lost loved ones (and were not able to be with them when they died), some grieve the life they had before, some lost jobs. It was a sad and difficult time for many people.
I didn’t know intense grief until I was 43 years old and lost my mother suddenly and tragically. It was a really hard time, I had two small children, and I didn’t deal well with it. My husband was there for us thank goodness.
I talk in more depth about grief in two short solo episodes on my podcast “The Storied Human,” if you want to hear more about that journey — Episodes 6 and 7. There are tips offered in both episodes and links to helpful resources in the Show Notes.
As hard as feeling grief can be, at least you feel that you are keeping the memory of your loved one alive…
