Grief has a way of distorting reality, creating a veil through which the world seems distant and indifferent. During such periods, you might carry the silent hope that someone will notice your pain and validate your existence. But often, those around us are caught up in their own lives, leaving us feeling isolated in our emotional struggle
Grief is messy. It’s unpredictable, exhausting, and at times, it feels impossible to bear. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned—both personally and in my work as a grief educator—it’s that how we treat ourselves during grief can shape how we move through it.
My power went out a few nights ago for a stretch of days—a small inconvenience compared to the unimaginable loss others are facing. Friends of mine have lost their homes, their cherished belongings, their sense of safety. It’s hard to find the right words when their entire lives have been reduced to ashes.
As we close this monumental election season, some of us are left grappling with intense emotions—disappointment, frustration, and even grief. These feelings reflect our deep concerns for the future of our nation and our place within it.