Am I Ok?

The short answer is yes. Suffering a loss, any loss can send us spiraling into grief. We need to remember we can grieve the loss of many things and many people during our lifetime. Each time we grieve will be different and there is no right or wrong way to grieve. You will read about the different steps of grief and the different stages of grief and I am here to tell you it is different for every single person. The best advice I can give you is to be gentle with yourself.

Many reasons for grief are not always recognized. The loss of a job, a divorce, losing a pet will all trigger grief. Sometimes, it shows its face as anger or depression. Sometimes, grief isn't recognized as grief because we aren't used to allowing ourselves to feel the emotions so deeply when we lose our job or go through a divorce. There is no timeframe on grif and you may experience a myriad of feelings in any given amount of time.

I strongly encourage you to allow yourself to acknowledge your grief, accept it, and experience whatever feelings you need to at the time to get you through the moment. Take a deep breath, count to three and take another deep breath until you are more relaxed.

Grief is a very powerful journey, but it can be a beautiful beginning to a new normal if you allow yourself the time and space to achieve that level of understanding.

Radiant and Real Life Coaching is here to help you navigate your grief if you need support along your journey.

Blessings and Peace,

Roseanne Lohse