Surviving amid Grief!

Today marks the end of the month, which has hurt me the most. Exactly one year ago, in July of 2023, my mother passed away. Even though I didn't think I would, I'm glad I survived.

Grief is an inevitable part of life. I had no idea what grief was until my mother passed away. Her loss has left me without the energy to go about my everyday life.

Despite our ignorance, grief is a natural part of every stage of life. Grief is present in every experience and chapter of life, even though we might brush it off as a typical aspect of life. Let's give it some thought. Grief is still grief, regardless of how it appears—as loss or change.

It was a maturing experience at the time to leave behind the exciting, new, and familiar; as I reflect on all these changes in the past, I can appreciate our grief over the loss of childhood, carefree living, the lack of daily responsibilities, and the spirit of adventure. These are all assisting me in growing as a person.

The changes in my life are causing me to grieve. It was a form of grief, even though, at the time, it seemed to be trepidation, fear, and anxiety. It meant stepping away from the known and taking a significant risk by trusting into the unknown. I still take inspiration and guidance from my past. I wouldn't say I like change but can live with the differences. Even amid loss and transition, hope is possible.

When a loved one dies, we are left with deep grief and the loss of their physical presence in our daily lives. Our bodies go through the deep pain and emptiness that come with dying. Occasionally, I experience emotional turmoil, cry, and lose my temper.

I have loved so deeply that I will be grieving in one way or another for the rest of my life, even though I may ask myself, "When will the grief and sadness end?" I survived the intense "gut punch" of grief, but ever since then, whenever I have to confront the reality of losing someone, my grief keeps returning to haunt me. I had assumed that the pain would end so that I could go on with my life, but loss and grief don't work like that.

I am embedded in my grief. I do learn to live with grief, even though I never fully get over it. In life, we all encounter sadness and loss. I come to terms with the hole in my heart and learn to be grateful for the love I've been given. My strong wish to be with the person I love once more cannot be taken away. Even though I know they are with us in spirit and love, I grieve for their physical presence and their ability to be a part of my life.

I will be experiencing grief for the rest of my life, with occasional moments of intense intensity and erratic triggers. I try out various lifestyles, and each one is distinct. I begin to learn how to live here in this world. Living is more important than merely existing, and in my grief, that's a difficult realization to accept.

But life must go on, even with all of the pain. It recognizes that you are not alone in your grief and that grieving is a natural emotion. It is up to you to deal with your loss. You might receive advice from some people to move past your grief and continue living your life. If you try to follow their advice, you cannot be who you are and deny what is inside you. You will then feel bad when you're depressed, cry, or grieve. While grieving, take care of yourself as needed, but accept it. Allow joys and sorrows to coexist in your life.