When loss overwhelms you, it can feel as though your world has been turned upside down, leaving you uncertain about how to move forward. As a mental health advocate and life coach, I want to remind you that while grief is deeply personal, you are not alone in this journey. Here are five things to consider as you navigate through the weight of loss with compassion and care for yourself.
1. Give Yourself Permission to Feel
My perspective: Loss often brings a whirlwind of emotions—sadness, anger, guilt, confusion, or even relief. Whatever you’re feeling is valid. It’s okay to cry, to be still, to be upset, or to not know what to feel at all. Healing begins when you allow your emotions to exist without judgment.
How to embrace this: Create a safe space for your feelings. This might look like journaling, speaking to a trusted confidant, or simply sitting quietly and letting your emotions wash over you. Remember, your feelings are not a sign of weakness—they are a natural response to loss and a part of the healing process.
What I’d remind you: You’re human, and grief is complex. Feel it fully but gently, knowing that it will not consume you forever.
"Healing doesn’t ask you to fix everything at once—it only asks you to take one small, steady step forward."
2. Let Support Find You
My perspective: Grief can feel isolating, but you don’t have to bear the weight of it alone. There are people who care about you and want to help. Letting others in isn’t a sign of dependence—it’s an act of strength.
How to embrace this: Reach out to those you trust. Share your feelings, even if all you can say is, “I’m struggling today.” If you’re not ready to talk to loved ones, consider joining a support group where others share similar experiences. Professional counselors or coaches like me are also here to walk alongside you.
What I’d remind you: Asking for help isn’t a burden on others—it’s an invitation for connection. Letting someone hold space for your emotions can ease your load.
"Your emotions are not a weakness—they are the language of your healing. Let yourself feel them without judgment."
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3. Nurture Yourself with Self-Care
My perspective: Loss can take a toll on your mind, body, and spirit. Self-care isn’t about masking your grief but replenishing your reserves so you have the strength to move forward one step at a time.
How to embrace this: Start small. Drink water. Take deep breaths. Try to nourish your body with healthy meals, even if your appetite feels off. Get outside for fresh air or take a walk if you’re able. Small acts of care can restore a sense of balance when everything feels out of control.
What I’d remind you: Self-care also includes kindness toward your mind and heart. Meditation, prayer, or even taking time to sit with a favorite book or show can bring small moments of peace.
"Grief may change you, but it does not diminish your strength. In every moment of sorrow, resilience quietly grows."
4. Take It One Moment at a Time
My perspective: When loss feels overwhelming, it’s easy to get caught up in the enormity of it all. But healing doesn’t require you to fix everything at once. It asks only that you move through each moment, one at a time.
How to embrace this: Focus on manageable steps. Instead of worrying about the next week, focus on today—or even just the next hour. What can you do right now to ground yourself? It might be as simple as making your bed, taking a shower, or stepping outside to feel the sunlight.
What I’d remind you: Progress doesn’t have to be big or visible. Every small action is a victory. Healing is a process, not a race.
"Self-care is not indulgent; it’s essential. Nurturing yourself is how you rebuild after the storm."
5. Honor the Loss and Seek Meaning
My perspective: Loss changes us. While nothing can replace what was lost, finding ways to honor it can help you integrate the experience into your life in a way that feels meaningful and healing.
How to embrace this: Reflect on the impact the person, relationship, or situation had on your life. Create a ritual, like lighting a candle, planting a tree, or writing a letter to express what the loss meant to you. Finding purpose in the pain can help transform it into a source of growth and resilience.
What I’d remind you: You are not defined by your loss, but you can grow through it. By finding meaning, you honor not only what you’ve lost but also the strength within yourself.
"Finding meaning in your loss doesn’t erase the pain, but it transforms it into a source of strength and growth."
A Warm Reminder from Me to You
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline or a rulebook. It’s a unique and deeply personal journey, and it’s okay if it takes time to feel steady again. Healing doesn’t mean forgetting or “moving on.” It means learning to carry the loss in a way that allows you to continue living and loving.
Be gentle with yourself. Rest when you need to, reach out when you feel ready, and trust that even in your hardest moments, you are growing stronger.
You are not alone. I see you, I believe in you, and I’m here to remind you that healing is possible—even when it feels out of reach. You’ve got this, one step at a time.
With care,
I Loveli Brown
Holistic Mental Health Advocate, Author and Coach
LoveliEsteem, LLC
@loveliesteem
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