Grief
“Grief changes us. It rewrites us. And we in turn rewrite our lives with it.”
Grief is a natural and human response to loss, but it’s often misunderstood. Many people associate grief only with the death of a loved one, yet it can arise from many different types of losses and life transitions. These might include the end of a relationship, changes in health, the loss of a job, moving to a new place, infertility, children leaving home, or even shifts in identity and roles that once defined us.
At its core, grief is about adjusting to a reality that looks and feels different than what we expected.
It reflects the depth of our connections and the meaning we place on the people, roles, and experiences that shape our lives. Because each loss is unique, every grief journey is different. There is no single “right way” to grieve and no set timeline.
Grief is not something we “get over.” Instead, it’s something we gradually learn to carry in new ways. With time, compassion, and support, grief can transform — creating space for resilience, meaning, and even growth alongside the pain of what was lost.
