16/12/2025
Grieving and Healing Through Dance
Not all grieving is the same.
Grief is deeply personal.
I lost my beloved dad last December.
After more than a year of caring for him and making major medical decisions, my body collapsed three days after his funeral.
I sprained my neck for the first time in my life, so badly that I needed an injection.
Only then did I realize how much tension I had been holding.
Emotionally, I was drained.
I didn’t have the energy to reply to “How are you coping?” messages.
Even looking at my past creative work here and on YouTube made me wonder how I ever had the strength to create.
Instead of looking for a quick fix,
I turned to Latin dance to heal slowly.
Through dance, I learned how to be held, and be seen.
Even while I was grieving silently in every turn.
Gradually, I began to pick myself up,
not by forcing myself to be strong,
but by reconnecting with my body gently.
Sometimes healing doesn’t start with words.
It starts with movement.
And most importantly, choosing to be patient with myself as I move through this grieving and healing journey.
If you are grieving this festive season, please know that you are not alone. 🤍
