Understanding Grief
Grief is a natural response to loss - most often associated with the death of someone we love - but also with other meaningful losses like the end of a relationship, loss of health, job loss, or major life changes. Grief affects every part of a person’s life: emotional, physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual.
What can grief look like?
Grief is not a single emotion — it’s a multidimensional experience that can include:
Sadness and longing
Anger and frustration
Confusion or disbelief
Guilt or regret
Numbness or shock
Relief (especially after long suffering)
Grief isn’t a linear process and doesn’t have a set timeline. It comes in waves, and people experience it differently.
What Isn’t “Wrong” in Grief
Grief looks different for everyone — there’s no right way to grieve. You might feel:
Relief mixed with sadness
Anger toward the world or yourself
Moments of laughter and joy
Times when you feel “fine” and then suddenly aren’t
These experiences are valid and human.
Grief can feel overwhelming, isolating, and unpredictable—but you don’t have to carry it alone. Grief counseling offers a supportive space to process loss at your own pace, make sense of complex emotions, and find steadier ground again. Healing doesn’t mean forgetting; it means learning how to live with your loss while reconnecting with meaning, resilience, and hope for the future.