Grief isn’t something that can be fixed.
You can’t put a band aid on it.
You can’t wish it away.
It’s a relentless companion, a permanent fixture.
It's not going anywhere.
Grief isn’t a sign of weakness, or being fragile, or unstable.
It isn’t something you can get ‘over’, for you will never get ‘over’ it - nor would you ever want to because that would mean forgetting them.
It’ll be here for the rest of your days.
Please remember this pain and this longing is a part of the journey.
As you embark on this journey, handle yourself with great care, understanding, and grace.
Don’t judge yourself for caring too much or for grieving too long. These parameters don’t exist in grief.
You are a human who loved another human with your entire being, and the sorrow and heartache you’re carrying is evidence of that beautiful gift.
It is a moving testament to how deeply you loved and consequently, how deeply you lost.
It is a part of your story and as time wears on it will teach you meaningful lessons and new perspectives.
It will sharpen your empathy, compassion, resilience, and capacity to connect with others.
It is a part of you that will be forever embedded in your heart and your memories.
So, please friend, be kind to yourself. A piece of your heart is missing. Treat yourself with care.
Give yourself time and space to grieve, to sit with your feelings, and to honor the special life and love that will remain a part of you from here until eternity.
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