Emily Griffith’s Post

Avoiding your grief when it first shows up is understandable. It's your body + mind’s way of protecting you. It’s a short-term relief that feels limboish Buying your being some time before the reality crashes on you. That life can’t and won’t ever be the same. Your unprocessed grief waits to be acknowledged. Your unfelt feelings are compounding. Creating anxiety for your present while leaving grief for your future. I know surrendering to your grief can feel overwhelming. Because you are afraid, you won't be able to "get back" to yourself. Not realizing that the version of you before the grief is gone. And that you have to mourn that too. I know that you feel stuck. Because you want to move forward. Not realizing that the guilt for even thinking about it will stop you. And that moving onward may look like forgetting. It doesn't have to be like this. The discomfort you allow yourself to feel now will lead to long-term healing. All you have to do is be willing. Book a consult with me on my page to begin. I will show you that your grief doesn't have to be something that holds you back but can propel you forward Wherever you want to go.

Sorting Through Grief vs Life After Loss -Are you struggling with feeling guilt after the loss of a loved one? -Do you find it difficult to forgive yourself for things left unsaid or unspoken? -Are you seeking ways to move beyond this hardship and find a path towards healing? To begin, find someone who offers a non-judgmental space to express your emotions. Discussion’s will be of a complex nature. Embrace the thought of acceptance, self-compassion, and self-forgiveness. Find someone that will validate your feelings and whose goal is to help you by assisting you to find ways to honor your loved ones memory. Guilt can be a burden in the grieving process. It can weigh on you and regret can settle in as well, making it feel unbearable. There is hope, moving beyond the loss is a journey that will take time and support. I’ve experienced 4 major losses in my immediate family and the heaviness was daunting however, I persevered. The finality for us is to explore our feelings and discover a path to heal and to reconcile our lives one day at a time. Truth: the grief will always be there BUT it will become manageable where you can concurrently thrive, laugh, cry, and cherish the precious gift of memories that can bring you comfort.

If you’re curious about how you can transform your grief into something powerful… I’m here to tell you it CAN be done. YES, losing a loved one can feel like your whole world has turned upside down. But, within that dark sorrow lies the potential for incredible transformation. Here’s how you can start turning your grief into a powerful source of strength: ✨ACKNOLWEDGE YOUR PAIN ✨ The first step to building resilience is acknowledging the depth of your hurt, because acceptance is the beginning of healing. ✨PRACTICE SELF-COMPASSION ✨ While grief can make you feel vulnerable, be gentle with yourself and show yourself the same kindness you would show a close friend. ✨SET SMALL, ACHIEVABLE GOALS ✨ Start small, whether it’s getting out of bed, taking a walk or making an important decision, each step forward builds momentum on your healing journey. ✨FIND PURPOSE IN YOUR LOSS✨ Channel your energy into something meaningful, or honor your loved one’s memory by finding a purpose that aligns with the lessons you’ve learned from your grief. ✨SURROUND YOURSELF WITH SUPPORT✨ Lean on friends, family or a grief support community like the one I’m building called the Seniors Grief Circle, for encouragement and understanding (link in the comments). So, when you’re ready, You’ll find that your greatest pain can actually become your greatest source of strength. You might also uncover a newfound resilience, courage and fortitude you never knew you had, And those are some amazing tools to write the next chapter of your life. 🖤❤️ If you’re wondering what makes me qualified to say this, It’s because I’m doing this every single day with the Seniors Grief Circle, my tribute to my late dad (link in the comments). And I’m showing others how to turn their pain into something powerful too. Book a call with me here: https://lnkd.in/gYaVqT6z Peace and love, - Karen #grief #griefandloss #griefrecovery #griefsupport #griefjourney #bereavement #seniorsgriefcircle #mentalhealthmatters #youvegotthis

My clients feel better after our sessions. They tell me this all the time. Our calls are intentional. They bring up whatever they want to work through, regardless if it isn’t what brought them to me in the first place. I listen, ask questions, and remind them of how far they have come along. They aren’t beholden to any timeline other than their own. Grief doesn’t have an expiration date. And when we meet, they are safe in expressing all of it. Because they know I’m not there to judge them. I’m here to normalize the grief experience. And show that life with grief doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time. That guilt doesn't have to be a part of moving forward. That when loved ones tell you to move on, they are operating out of their discomfort. Spending time, energy, and focus carving a home for your grief will always be more productive than trying to pretend it's not there. In doing so, you let grief have a breather. You start to feel better. And you learn that grieving unabashedly is a form of self-care. That kind of life is available to you and can begin with sending me a DM or booking a consultation through this link: https://lnkd.in/ejPVFcC6 #emotionalintelligence #lifecoach #griefsupport

“Di Why would you need to see someone when you are grieving?” This is a question I’m often asked. What’s the point of a grief guide? 🌷Grief is often misunderstood. 🌷We don’t recognize how grief can show up, or it’s impact on us. 🌷Grief can impact our performance at work. 🌷We don’t make space for grief - we internalize our emotions and tell ourselves “I’m fine!” when we are anything but fine. 🌷We don’t “get over” grief, nor do we “move on” from the loss. 🌷We need to learn to adapt our life around our grief. 🌷We need to allow space to feel our emotions - to feel is to heal. I create a nurturing, safe space to be with your grief. I support the body with gentle energy healing. Our time together is shaped by where you are in your grief process. This can be in-person or online. Loss is a natural part of the cycle of life, yet we are often totally unprepared when a loved one dies. Grief is a “normal” part of the process but it is ignored, swept under the carpet, seen as being weak and vulnerable. It’s anything but 💜

My Raw and Real Experience of Grief 🌿 VULBERABILITY POST ALERT!! In the past eight months, life handed me its most bitter pills ... the loss of both my parents. I've opened up about this heart-wrenching journey in my video, not just to share, but to connect with anyone who's ever been touched by loss. Facing grief has been like walking through a thick fog, where even the simplest tasks felt like mountains. I'm sharing this raw truth, not for sympathy, but to genuinely express how grief can envelop us, making us feel lost in our own lives. This journey has taught me a profound truth — grief knows no time. It's not about 'getting over' loss but learning to live with it, allowing it to become part of our story. Our loved ones never truly leave us; they live on in the lessons they've imparted and the love they've shared. I've learned the importance of sitting with my grief, of fully acknowledging it. It's in these moments of vulnerability that we find our strength. It's okay to not be okay. Your grief is your own, and no one else's timetable applies to it. If my story resonates with you, know this — your grief is uniquely yours, and it's as strong and as gentle as you need it to be. There's no 'right way' to grieve, and no set time to move forward. Your emotions, your pace, your story — they're valid, they're heard, they're seen. In sharing my unfiltered journey, I hope to offer a hand to hold for anyone else navigating through their own seas of grief. I encourage you to share your own stories of loss and resilience in the comments. Together, we can find strength in our shared vulnerability. 🔗 If my words have touched a chord, or if you need a safe space to talk about your grief, my inbox is always open. Reach out directly via direct message. In this shared space, let's honor our losses and the strength they bring. #milesaheadlifecoaching #vulnerabilityisstrength #lifecoaching #patriceInspires

Grief is a strange and baffling process. One moment I am ok and then the next, bent over with a sucker punch to the gut of raw emotion. Grief is confounding; it has raised all kinds of fears, issues, and feelings from my life, which I thought were dealt with and over. Not so says grief. let me count the ways you are still undone and unclear. Grief is beautiful; it brings me a flood of such forceful love and memory that I cannot imagine how to hold it all in my chest; I cannot contain my memories of joy, love and divine experience with those who are no longer physically here. Grief is a challenger; it makes me want to run, to hide, to avoid, but it challenges me to lean in, to sit, to experience it, and to allow myself to be still in its strong but frightening arms. Grief is the teacher I least want to learn from; but here the teacher is, standing over me, raking me over, gusting my sails, and forcing me to reconcile my position. Leaning in to grief, and being intentional about identifying it and processing it, makes grief one of the great sources of insight into life; once accepted rather than feared, grief becomes one of the greatest teachers death can give. I believe this but I don't yet know it or feel it - I am still reeling in the calamity and confusion of loss. But I can imagine a future where I will know it and feel it. This I can do, even if only for a moment.

Do You Have Assumptions About Grief? Grief is often misunderstood. Sometimes, without even realizing it, we allow well-meaning friends, family, or society to shape how we feel we should grieve. “Time heals all wounds.” “You need to move on by now.” “You should be over it.” These messages—while often said with good intentions—can make us feel as though our grief isn’t valid. Or worse, that we’re grieving “wrong” because our emotions don’t fit the timeline others expect. But grief isn’t something that can be rushed. It’s not linear. It’s not something you can simply "fix" or "get over." What if you could find a way to truly honour your grief, without the pressure of societal expectations? What if you could explore your grief in a space where you're understood—where you're not just expected to "move on" but to rediscover yourself in the process? This is why I created my 6-week program, Rediscovering Life After Loss. In this intimate, safe space, I guide you through your grief journey. Together, we’ll break free from those assumptions, let go of the pressure, and allow you to explore grief on your own terms. You’ll find ways to reconnect with yourself, honour your emotions, and rediscover a sense of hope. If you’ve been feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck, this is your chance to take that first step toward healing. You deserve to feel seen. You deserve to feel heard. And you deserve to find the peace that’s waiting for you. 🌿 Ready to rediscover life after loss? The program starts soon, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. Scan QR Code below 👇 #griefsupport #griefjourney #healingjourney #feelinglost #griefeducator #rediscoverlifeafterloss #beseen #beheard #healingheartpath

Is your unprocessed grief impacting your life? If yes, what’s taking place in response to not dealing with it? For me, it was: -drinking -overeating -mindless scrolling -overbooking my schedule -isolating myself The temporary relief I was getting by indulging in the above only created more problems for me to solve. What about you? What helped me was: -letting my grief exist. -learning not to run away from it -acknowledging the vital purpose it served -discovering all the emotions that made up grief and how they presented -accepting that grief is a part of my life When you actively seek to process grief: -clarity is born -self-care takes priority -boundaries are welcomed -emotional management becomes a practice -healing becomes habitual When we work together, you: -mourn safely -continue functioning while working through it -allow your emotions to breathe -make peace with your grief - understand why you are numb and course-correct You never asked for grief. But it’s here. And you can make it an experience that honors what was while making what is beautiful. Getting support in this process is only a few clicks away: https://lnkd.in/eV6Utzjn I can’t wait to help you. ❤️

Grief has so much to share with you. Grieving puts that knowledge into motion, offering wisdom. I say this with so much love: What you are currently doing in the hopes of not feeling your grief is causing more problems in your life than solutions. And I know that’s challenging because the world is still going while you fight to keep up with its turns. Time warps when a grief-stricken event happens. Everything gets slow, almost suspending, and then it's like someone pushed a fast-forward button. Things become blurry, and it’s hard to see what’s next. There are many ways to move forward with your grief in tow. And many ways to carry it that won’t get you stuck. You can start this process by creating a space and carving out time to be present with your grief. Letting what was once shoved down deep get some air. To feel is to heal. It’s the beginning of learning to manage and regulate your emotions. This is important because grief isn't logical. It doesn't follow the rules. It doesn't care if it's invited. And will pop up at the most inconvenient times. Grief deserves a place in your life, and when you let that happen, it no longer has a tight hold. I support my clients in safely letting grief in and feeling better because of it. This is available for you as well. You can book a consultation, and I explain how to get there from here. https://lnkd.in/ejPVFcC6 #grief #lifecoach #whatinspiresme #emotionalintelligence #healing