The journey through grief is not about "getting over" a loss but learning to move forward with it. It’s about finding a new normal, where the pain of the loss does not overshadow the potential for happiness and fulfilment.
Healing from grief does not mean forgetting or negating the loss. It means learning to live with it in a way that allows for peace and joy to coexist with the memory of your loved one.
Set New Goals: Gradually begin to set personal and professional goals that excite and motivate you.
Celebrate Life: Honour the life of your loved one by living your life fully and embracing new opportunities.
Hold On to Hope: Trust that the intensity of grief will lessen over time, and a new chapter of your life will unfold, one where the memory of your loved one brings warmth rather than pain.
Grief is a testament to the depth of our love. Overcoming it is not about erasing the past but about integrating the experience into a richer, more compassionate understanding of life. It is
a journey of resilience, and with each step, we move closer to healing and wholeness.
Healing from grief is a personal journey that takes time. Be patient with yourself, seek support when needed, and remember that it’s okay to experience joy again.
This guidebook is here to provide hope and comfort as you navigate your path to recovery and ultimate happiness again in whatever shape or form.
(Excerpt taken from Finding Light in the Darkness with permission of author Kate L Morfoot. Find out more about this book here.)
