🖤 Who can relate? There is no end point to grief. It does not get any less painful to be without your loved one. But your strength to hold it grows as you build your life around it. This is one of the most helpful ideas on grief that I often refer to for both my clients and myself. I think it allows us to be respectful to the intense pain of grief while offering hope for the future. I devoted a whole section of my no.1 bestselling book to grief because nobody gets a free ride on that one. It is

When a loved one dies, the overwhelm of emotions for everyone affected can be difficult to navigate Recently, I had a friend’s mom pass away who has 2 grandchildren so these are the things I’m sending to them. As a caring friend, I want to be supportive, but it’s hard to know what to do or say - even for me as a therapist. As the co-founder of Slumberkins, I often get asked what I would recommend for families in this situation. Sometimes it can depend on the situation or the personality of the c

Grief is a natural. But for some, the feeling of intense grief persists long after the loss and can make it feel *impossible* to integrate back into life in a healthy and meaningful way. If this resonated with you please know that you do not have to live in pain for the rest of your life. Seek support whether that's through grief groups, therapy or other resources. 🕊️💜Jonelle #grief #griefjourney #griefsupport #griefeducator #pancreaticcancer #griefandloss #posttraumaticgrowth | Jonelle Elizab