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"Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss" by Gina Moffa
Jan 23, 2024
Psychotherapist Gina Moffa discusses the art of losing and her book 'Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go,' providing a map through the hinterlands of loss. Topics include understanding the impacts of non-death losses, the traumatizing nature of loss, the rhythms of grief, and the importance of self-compassion.
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Quick takeaways
- Acknowledge that all types of loss deserve recognition and allow yourself to grieve, not just death losses.
- Recognize that grief is a full-body experience, impacting both the mind and the physical body, and prioritize self-care to navigate through it.
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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.
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