Grief and Loss

You just can’t believe they’re gone.

You expected to grow old together, so you never thought about life without them.

When they died, a huge part of you died, too.

Just getting through the day sometimes feels impossible. Getting up and forcing yourself to take a shower is about as much as you can muster.

They were your spouse and best friend, so to say life is harder now is an understatement.

Spinning out of control…

It’s not just depression and falling behind at work.

It’s an all-out mental assault as you become consumed with questions about what your future will look like if you’re all alone… or how you’ll survive… or who you are as a person if you’re no longer a husband or wife.

When you’re scared in an identity crisis, it’s hard to do anything more than the bare minimum in life.

There’s no right or wrong way to grieve.

You’ll have your own ways of coping.

You might hold on to their things to keep the memories alive. Sometimes, it’s comforting; other times, thinking about them is too painful.

Or you might be angry, feeling like your partner abandoned you (even though you KNOW they didn’t). It’s stressful to feel powerless against a world that seems to be punishing you.

Perhaps socializing is “too much,” so you avoid contact with others, including family. Unfortunately, depression, which is completely normal after a loss, can make you feel even lonelier.

And there might be days when you wake up and feel “fine.” But then you feel guilty for “catching yourself feeling happy.”

You don’t have to do this alone.

Navigating loss and grief by yourself can be daunting. Fortunately, you don’t have to.

Your family and friends might mean well, but they usually don’t know what to say or do to help.

That’s why having a professional to help you through this time is so important.

I’m here for you.

I can’t take away your pain, and there is no cure for losing a loved one. But I can help…

I’ll create a safe space where you’ll feel heard and understood as you process your thoughts and feelings around your loss.

I’m also here to share your good times and cherished memories of your partner. As we work together, there will be moments of joy.

There are things we can do to make life a little easier, giving you coping strategies to manage your grief while you find a balance between “living fully and grieving fully.”

Please, reach out…

It will take time, but you can reach acceptance and find meaning in your life again.

I am here to be of service.

Take a small step and text me at (323) 765-7027 or send me an email to schedule your free 15-minute consultation.