How Long Does Grief Last?

In a word…forever!

BUT, don’t let that scare you. While grief does last forever, it is ever changing. The sharp painful sting of grief in those first few days, weeks and months is not what it will always be like.

If you’re in those dark clouds right now. Honour those clouds. All of the firsts: first birthday, first anniversary of their passing, first holiday etc. will hurt and you will want to set aside time and space to allow for whatever you need.

After the first year, you are likely to start being able to face those special days a little bit because you’ll have a better idea of what you will need. You’ll know you can get through them and you’ll know what was and wasn’t helpful as those days approach.

The missing them never goes away and triggers can always rear their head without notice but, that sharp sting that doesn’t leave in the beginning, does start to soften as time passes.

And, for anyone who is attempting to support a grieving friend. Offer yourself. Don’t leave and don’t assume your timeline is theirs. As I said, grief is forever.

And finally, we grieve the loss of a loved one because…we love them. And, isn’t better to hold on to that love forever? Isn’t it better than saying “don’t worry, tomorrow it will all be gone.”? Greif is forever, but that means love is forever!

My goal is to: empathize, encourage and empower you as you move through grief at your own pace. I would be so honoured to be your companion and support you on this journey.

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