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đŸ«¶11 Years Without My Mum đŸ•ŠïžđŸ For a long time, I thought I had to find solid ground a permanent home in the darkness of gr...
14/07/2025

đŸ«¶11 Years Without My Mum đŸ•Šïž

🏠For a long time, I thought I had to find solid ground a permanent home in the darkness of grief.

But instead, I found places to pause

â›șTo pitch a tent, đŸ”„light a bonfire, and đŸ«catch my breath.

They weren’t destinations they were sacred stops.Moments to rest, reflect, and keep going.

Step by step. Breath by breath.

I chose not to let the pain drown me.
Not to let it steal the life my children deserve or the life my mum gave me.
They didn’t choose this loss. Neither did I.
But I did choose what came next.

Those early days were loud with heartbreak.
I thought grief would swallow me whole.
But over time, I realised: darkness has its place, but it does not get to define me.

What’s carried me through isn’t the absence of pain It’s the presence of meaning & knowledge.
Of small fires in the night.
Of quiet moments when I whispered, Not today. I will not be lose this fight.

If I could tell my younger self anything, it’s this:
There’s no shame in needing rest.
No failure in pitching a tent.
And no dishonour in continuing on.

Loss taught me how to feel
not just pain, but the depth of love that made it hurt.

How to honour the loss while making room for life.
How to live fully, even with the ache.
Not as something to forget but something sacred I carry.

It softened me.
It stripped away the noise.
And it reminded me: every breath is a gift.

I remember what it’s like to feel broken and isolated while the rest world steams forward.An utter silence where all you can hear is your heart aching.

“Now I became who I once needed.”

Healing begins when we are witnessed not judged, not rushed. Just met, in love, exactly where we are.

This is how I honour my mum.
By living. By feeling.
By walking with others and beside hand in hand.

☀11 years later

Grief still visits.
But now, so do peace, purpose, and a fierce love that reaches back to the girl I was
and forward to light the way for someone else.

For her.
For me.
For you.

đŸ”„ “Gratitude is not a cure for grief.”“Telling someone to ‘focus on the positives’ during deep loss isn’t uplifting — it...
08/07/2025

đŸ”„ “Gratitude is not a cure for grief.”

“Telling someone to ‘focus on the positives’ during deep loss isn’t uplifting — it can be invalidating.”

You can be:
💔 grieving and 🙏 grateful
đŸŒ§ïž devastated and 🌅 hopeful
đŸ•Żïž still missing them and ✹ still growing

Grief doesn’t need to be “reframed.”
It needs to be felt. Witnessed. Honoured.

Let’s stop using positivity to silence pain.

Happy Mother’s DayFrom the Grief Healing InstituteToday we hold space for the complex tapestry of emotions that this day...
11/05/2025

Happy Mother’s Day
From the Grief Healing Institute

Today we hold space for the complex tapestry of emotions that this day can bring.

For some, it’s a celebration filled with flowers, laughter, and hugs.

For others, it’s a quiet ache, a longing, a remembering.
And for many, it’s both.

To those who still have their mothers may you treasure the moments,no matter how simple.

Let yourself melt into her hug.
Let your body, your nervous system, find rest in her presence for she may have been the first one who ever helped you feel safe in this world.

To those who have lost their mothers
we’re thinking of you today.
There are no words to truly fill the shape of that absence.
But know this: grief is love that never had a place to go, and in that love, your mother still lives within you.

To those who are navigating complicated relationships,
who never had the mother they needed,
or are grieving what could have been
we honor your experience too.
Your pain is valid. Your journey matters.

Mother’s Day can stir so much within us:
Joy, sadness, gratitude, longing, and love.
All of it belongs.
And all of it is welcome here.

So wherever you are today whether surrounded by family,
or quietly moving through your own emotions
know that you’re not alone.

From our hearts to yours,

Happy Mother’s Day.
May today meet you gently, exactly where you are.

Easter is not just about new life.It’s also about death.About what ends, often unwillingly, painfully, far too soon.Befo...
18/04/2025

Easter is not just about new life.
It’s also about death.
About what ends, often unwillingly, painfully, far too soon.

Before the resurrection came the cross.
Before the light returned, there was darkness, silence, and sorrow.

For those of us grieving, Easter can stir more pain than celebration.
It can bring up memories, longings, and the unbearable absence of someone we wish was still here.

But Easter also holds a sacred message for the grieving:
That death is not the end of connection.
That love doesn’t vanish with the physical body.
That something eternal lives on unseen, but deeply felt.

You are not imagining things.
You are not foolish for still feeling their presence.
You’re not ‘crazy’ for sensing them near love knows no timeline, and connection doesn’t end at goodbye.

Easter reminds us that energy does not die.
That love is a divine force infinite, uncontainable, and forever reaching across the veil.

And in that truth, we find a kind of peace. Not the kind that fixes the pain,
but the kind that allows us to feel grace,
and to open to the sacred presence of those who have gone before us.

Today, we invite you to connect with your loved one in whatever way feels true.
Light a candle. Whisper their name. Watch for signs. Sit in stillness for the mind and body through meditation.

Easter isn’t only about what was lost
it’s also about what still lives on.

With tenderness and understanding,
The Grief Healing Institute

đŸ”„ The Truth Behind Anger đŸ”„Most people don’t realize this, but anger is rarely just about being angry. It’s a shield. A d...
12/02/2025

đŸ”„ The Truth Behind Anger đŸ”„

Most people don’t realize this, but anger is rarely just about being angry. It’s a shield. A defense. A way to bury the real emotions underneath. Because facing those emotions? That’s where the real pain is.

💔 It’s painful to look at your life and feel like you’re not where you should be.
⏳ It’s painful to watch time slip away and feel stuck.
😞 It’s painful to know—deep down—that you’ve been playing small, avoiding the truth, hiding from yourself.

And that kind of pain? It’s heavy. So instead, we wear anger like armor.

We lash out.
We blame others.
We convince ourselves that life is unfair.

But the truth? The real truth?

That anger isn’t about them. It’s about you.
It’s about the dreams you set aside.
The potential you ignored.
The grief of knowing you were meant for more but never stepped into it.

I know this because I’ve been there. I’ve felt the uncertainty, the frustration, the sense of being trapped in time—like I was controlling my life from the outside, disconnected from my own body and mind. But when I finally stopped running and sat with those feelings, I realized it wasn’t really anger—it was sadness. It was grief.

Grief for the time I lost.
Grief for the moments I let pass by.
Grief for the parts of me I abandoned to fit into a world that didn’t truly see me.

But here’s what I need you to understand: It’s not too late.

You can still wake up.
You can still change everything.
You can still take back your life.

But first, you have to stop running. You have to ask yourself: Are you truly angry? Or are you grieving?

Because if it’s grief, anger won’t heal it. The only way out is through.

And on the other side? Freedom.

✹ Freedom from the past.
đŸ”„ Freedom from regret.
đŸ’« Freedom to start fresh—with your whole soul

So sit with yourself. Ask the hard questions. And if you’re ready—truly ready—stand up and start living. Because you still can.

The Loneliness of Being MisunderstoodThere’s a certain kind of loneliness that doesn’t come from being alone. It comes f...
29/01/2025

The Loneliness of Being Misunderstood

There’s a certain kind of loneliness that doesn’t come from being alone. It comes from being unseen, unheard and misunderstood. It’s the feeling of standing in a room full of people, yet feeling invisible. Of speaking, yet feeling unheard. Of showing up as yourself, yet realizing the world only acknowledges a version of you that fits its expectations.

This loneliness isn’t about physical isolation it’s about emotional disconnection. You crave to be understood, to have someone recognize the unspoken depths of your soul, the intricate thoughts and emotions that make you you. But instead, you find yourself shrinking, questioning if who you are is too much, too different, too complicated.

And so, you start to hide pieces of yourself. You smile, nod, and play the part, all while feeling like a stranger to those around you. The loneliness deepens, not because you are alone, but because the most authentic parts of you feel unseen.

But here’s the truth: You were never meant to be a shadow of yourself just to fit in. Your uniqueness, your depth, your way of seeing the world it all matters. The right people, the ones who truly see you, will find you. And until then, the most important thing you can do is refuse to disappear.

Hold onto your essence. Keep being you. Even when it feels like no one understands, you understand. And that is a powerful beginning.

What does being truly seen and understood mean to you?

Life’s Unexpected Plot Twists đŸŒ±Grief has a way of rewriting our story when we least expect it. Just when life feels stea...
15/01/2025

Life’s Unexpected Plot Twists đŸŒ±

Grief has a way of rewriting our story when we least expect it. Just when life feels steady, a sudden loss can flip the script, leaving us searching for meaning amidst the pain.

Here’s a gentle reminder: though this chapter may feel heavy, it’s not the end of the story. The next chapter holds the promise of growth not because the pain disappears, but because we’ve been shaped by it. Every tear, every moment of struggle, has been preparing us for the strength to embrace the unknown.

Now is the time to step into possibility, to trust the resilience grief has unknowingly gifted us. Together, we can navigate this journey, one step at a time, toward healing and renewal.

If you’re ready to take that first step, comment community below. Let’s face the unknown together

🌟 Guiding Light Through the Darkness 🌟In our darkest moments, it’s easy to feel lost, overwhelmed, and alone. But even i...
15/01/2025

🌟 Guiding Light Through the Darkness 🌟

In our darkest moments, it’s easy to feel lost, overwhelmed, and alone. But even in the depths of despair, there is a way forward
a hand extended, a glimmer of hope, a path illuminated by connection and understanding.

At the Grief Healing Institute, we are here to walk beside you through your journey of healing. Together, we’ll navigate the shadows and find the strength to move toward the light, one step at a time.

💛 You are not alone. Healing is possible.

🩋🩋 Caterpillars retreat into a cocoon to transform, leaving behind their old selves to emerge as butterflies. In the sam...
04/01/2025

🩋🩋 Caterpillars retreat into a cocoon to transform, leaving behind their old selves to emerge as butterflies. In the same way, we too must embrace periods of reflection and growth, shedding what no longer serves us to step into a more radiant and empowered version of ourselves.

As we welcome a new year, it’s natural to reflect on the past and the journey we’ve walked.If you’re grieving, the turni...
31/12/2024

As we welcome a new year, it’s natural to reflect on the past and the journey we’ve walked.
If you’re grieving, the turning of the calendar may bring a mix of emotions—hope, uncertainty, or even a sense of loss.
But with the dawn of a new year comes the opportunity to embrace new hope.

Grief doesn’t follow a set timeline, and healing isn’t linear.
Yet, each day offers a chance to find moments of peace, to remember your loved one with love, and to move forward at your own pace.
It’s okay to take small steps and allow yourself the grace to heal in your own time.

This year, may you find the strength to honor your grief and open yourself to the hope that healing can bring.
You are not alone on this journey—together, we can find light in the darkest of times.

Wishing you peace, healing, and new hope for the year ahead. đŸ’«

During tough times, it’s easy to feel like the light has gone out.When a flashlight dims or stops working, we don’t thro...
25/12/2024

During tough times, it’s easy to feel like the light has gone out.

When a flashlight dims or stops working, we don’t throw it away—we change the batteries.

The same goes for people. When someone is struggling or feeling lost, we don’t give up on them. Instead, we offer what they need to help them shine again.

Some need attention and affection to remind them they’re loved.
Others may need acceptance and understanding to feel safe.
Some need compassion to heal their pain.
And others need direction to help them find their way forward.

And sometimes, if their light still won’t shine, the best thing we can do is sit quietly with them and share our own light until they’re ready to glow again.

This Christmas, let’s be the light that helps others in their darkest moments. 🎄💡

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