I saw a video the other day that got me thinking. It was about how some grief organizations only focus on the grief and sadness part, without addressing how to get better.
The video made such an important point. The goal is to move forward, to heal and to live life again, not to remain stuck in sadness. It made me think about my website and my YouTube channel. Do I convey this enough in my blog posts and videos? Or does my content focus too much on just sharing the grief, sadness and dark days after loss?
Sharing the sad stuff is important too. It can be so helpful to know that others are going through very similar emotions and experiences. I remember how much it helped me to read what other grievers were going through. It made me feel less alone and less crazy. Grief can cause such an emotional rollercoaster, it’s comforting to know that all these (often weird) feelings and thoughts are normal. It feels good to be amongst other grievers who understand.
My intent has always been to not just share my grief experience with you, but to also show that there can be joy after loss. I try to provide helpful tips for dealing with grief and loss as well as other Resources to help you move towards healing. Sometimes balancing the grief/sadness and hope/healing aspects in my blog posts and videos can be a difficult task and I apologize if I fall short. Please always know that there’s hope, there’s light, even if the sadness reappears here and there.
There will always be ups and downs on this journey but moving forward is possible. To help you move forward, I particularly recommend The Grief Recovery Method. I’m not familiar with their workshops and other programs, but I personally used The Grief Recovery Handbook and it helped me tremendously, so I know their method works. Life can get better again! Like I always say, grief never truly ends but you learn to live with it. In a way, it becomes part of you, just as your loved one will always be a part of you, no matter how long it’s been.
Please don’t think you have to remain stuck in your sadness. I want you to know that there is hope, and you can find joy in life again!