Granting ourselves compassion in times of grief

When we experience loss, it is important to remember that we do not have to beat ourselves up or withhold our needs. Granting ourselves compassion and kindness is the antidote to feeling weak, frustrated, or impatient. While society tends to prioritize grieving death losses, it is essential to acknowledge that any loss can be deeply painful. Whether it's the end of a friendship, a bad breakup, or the loss of dreams and relationships, it all deserves recognition and tender witnessing. By disregarding non-death grief, we only prolong and magnify its impact on our well-being and relationships. Taking the time to pause, feel, and grieve allows us to clean out the wounds and move forward.