Grief and bereavement are deeply personal experiences that can feel overwhelming and isolating. Bereavement typically refers to the period of mourning after the death of a loved one, while grief can follow any significant loss. Both can bring intense emotions such as sadness, fear, anger, and confusion.

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Everyone processes loss differently. Your background, beliefs, personality, and the nature of your relationship with the person you lost all influence how you cope and heal.

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Grief can show up in many ways—physically, emotionally, and socially. Some common symptoms include:

 

Physical Symptoms

• Crying and sighing

• Headaches

• Loss of appetite

• Difficulty sleeping

• Weakness or fatigue

 

Emotional Symptoms

• Deep sadness and longing

• Feelings of worry, anger, or irritability

• Guilt or frustration

 

Social Symptoms

• Feeling disconnected from others

• Withdrawing from social situations

• Acting in ways that feel out of character

 

No two grief journeys are the same. You might function well after one loss and feel completely paralyzed after another. Whatever you're experiencing, grief counseling offers a supportive space to process, heal, and move forward at your own pace.

If you’re struggling with grief and it’s affecting your daily life, please reach out. I offer a free consultation and would be honored to support you through this time.