03/04/2025
Grief is not linear, it doesn't follow a set path and is never limited to specific emotions. It can be an erratic journey, one that doesn't always make sense and it can lead people to feel isolated even when surrounded by loved ones. No matter how often you are told you aren't alone, you can still feel lonely in your own thoughts and grief. Every person experiences this differently, time doesn't necessarily 'heal' everything and the pain can still be felt decades later. We do often hear, however, that over time it is easier to recall the happier memories and the laughs that were had, and to smile with happiness when hearing their name rather than feel sadness 🌹
It is very normal to cry years after losing a loved one, and to still feel different to how you felt before they died. Whether someone is struggling to get up in the morning, needs that extra support to get through the day or are continuing to work after a death, their emotions are still going through turmoil and they are just trying to get by, one day at a time 🎩
