Ah true self compassion in action. Expressing love and guidance not only for the grieving self but also towards the self-part that would lead us in the wrong direction.
This is a beautiful, gentle and urgent reminder. Im in the thick of grief myself and was terrified of its grasp when I started 2 months ago. Now, after letting it hold me for so long, I feel proud that I could withstand it. Its become my friend. Holding you in love.
In 2018, I could not recognise grief was what I was feeling. Grief over my dad dying. Grief over a life once lived lost to chronic illness.
I only came to understand what it was through others within the community writing about it!
It took me a long time to write this post that became my most popular overnight. Grief bubbled up and spilled out onto the page. Space for it in my body, in my life at long last.
Like you say, there is a peace that comes along with it once it has been felt, once it has been witnessed. creating space for the something new 🌸
This helped me see how much I'm desperately building my walls up right now, trying to dam the inevitable over-flowing of grief. Thanks for reminding me I need to turn towards that grief and let myself be in it. It's scary, but I know I'll feel lighter sooner if I do. Thank you
Ah true self compassion in action. Expressing love and guidance not only for the grieving self but also towards the self-part that would lead us in the wrong direction.
Beautiful.
Spot on. This resonated with me so much. What a thoughtful and eloquent narrative of living with grief.
Thank you, Amanda <3
This is a beautiful, gentle and urgent reminder. Im in the thick of grief myself and was terrified of its grasp when I started 2 months ago. Now, after letting it hold me for so long, I feel proud that I could withstand it. Its become my friend. Holding you in love.
I love this reflection of how your relationship with your grief has evolved, and of course it will continue to. Sending love 💕
There are times when all I can feel is the grief. As you said, and I know to be deeply true, “I’ve been here before and I will be here again.”
I’m with you
Stunning <333
Beautiful💖
In 2018, I could not recognise grief was what I was feeling. Grief over my dad dying. Grief over a life once lived lost to chronic illness.
I only came to understand what it was through others within the community writing about it!
It took me a long time to write this post that became my most popular overnight. Grief bubbled up and spilled out onto the page. Space for it in my body, in my life at long last.
Like you say, there is a peace that comes along with it once it has been felt, once it has been witnessed. creating space for the something new 🌸
https://warriorwithin.substack.com/p/on-slowing-down
Grief can be so difficult to identify. Thanks for writing about it so eloquently
BRAVO 👏💖 So thoughtful and beautiful.
Appreciate your support, Catherine <3
This helped me see how much I'm desperately building my walls up right now, trying to dam the inevitable over-flowing of grief. Thanks for reminding me I need to turn towards that grief and let myself be in it. It's scary, but I know I'll feel lighter sooner if I do. Thank you