Grief Doesn’t Have a Full Stop
Making Space for Grief
Grief isn’t linear, neat, or predictable. It doesn’t follow a timeline and it definitely doesn’t play by society’s rules. Whether you’re grieving a person, a relationship, a version of yourself, or even something that never came to be, it can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. And honestly? That’s because it has.
Grief Is More Than Sadness
People often think grief just means being sad, but it’s so much more than that. It can show up as anger, numbness, exhaustion, relief, or even laughter at the most unexpected moments. It can be loud and overwhelming one day and then a quiet ache in the background the next. However it shows up, it’s valid.
There’s No “Right” Way to Grieve
We get so many messages about what grief is "supposed" to look like—crying, isolating, then eventually moving on. But grief doesn’t work like that. Some people need to talk about it, while others process in silence. Some throw themselves into work or hobbies, while others need to pause. However you're navigating it, you're not doing it wrong.
You Don’t Have to “Move On”
One of the biggest myths about grief is that we eventually "move on." The truth is, we don’t move on—we move forward, carrying our loss with us in new ways. It becomes part of our story, woven into who we are. With time, it doesn’t necessarily get smaller, but we grow around it. And here’s the thing—grief doesn’t have a full stop. It shifts, it changes, but it doesn’t disappear. Instead, we learn how to live alongside it.
What Can Help?
There’s no magic fix for grief, but here are a few things that can help lighten the weight:
Let Yourself Feel What You Feel – No judgment, no expectations. Just space to be where you are.
Stay Connected – Grief can feel isolating, but you don’t have to carry it alone. Whether it’s a friend, a support group, or therapy, connection can make a difference.
Create Your Own Rituals – Writing, art, being in nature, or small daily acts to honor what you’ve lost can bring comfort.
Let Joy In – Feeling moments of happiness doesn’t mean you’re forgetting. It means you’re human.
A Reminder
Grief is, at its core, love that no longer has a place to go. If you're grieving, be patient with yourself. There’s no finish line, no “right” way to do this. If someone in your life is grieving the best thing you can do is just be there—without trying to fix or rush the process.
Loss changes us but love stays. We learn to carry both. If you are feeling stuck or perhaps overwhelmed with the grieving rollercoaster- reach out today!