Let’s just get to the point. It’s hard to grieve in your own way when there are significant outside influences.

The truth is, people believe you should be grieving a certain way based on factors that are usually out of your control. And when life already feels impossible, it’s no easy feat to protect yourself from those beliefs.

We are here to tell you that you don’t need to fit your grief into a specific box or set of expectations. What’s most important is that you recognize the ways in which you grieve and give yourself the space to grieve in a healthy manner. This is also a gentle reminder to honor the unique way in which your partner grieves and create space for each of you to process individually.

Below are 3 key influences to be aware of as you work toward a healthy relationship with your grief:

Life is a beautiful journey, filled with ups and downs. It is all-encompassing with joy, laughter, and love, and there are inevitable losses that transform us, and leave us grappling with grief and emptiness.

The pain of losing a little one, in particular, can be very challenging to navigate, making it difficult to envision a brighter tomorrow. In the midst of sorrow, we are faced with a profound opportunity to create meaning out of loss and to transform our grief into a space of purpose and meaning.

Come along with us as we explore the process of meaning-making and how it can lead to healing and growth.

When someone you care about loses a child, you may be at a loss for words and have no idea what to do next.

That is understandable and there are ways you can support them and show that you are there. Not offering any support could be hurtful toward your loved one. It is essential to acknowledge their loss and provide support in any way you can.

Let them know that the RAISE Your Hearts family is there for them and check our helpful tips below:

Grieving the loss of a loved one is often a lonely place. The trajectory and timeline of your grief journey is individual and may not match the emotion, feelings and grief stages that fellow bereaved family members and friends experience along the way. Journaling in the aftermath of a loss has proven to be beneficial to the bereaved as they process their grief. Here’s how to get started:

How do you get through each day while grieving an insurmountable loss? These simple self-care tips can help:

Deep down you know that you are forever changed and nothing will “make it better”. You may hear phrases from loved ones that are meant to comfort you, but instead, you find them triggering and upsetting. And whether you are sleeping or awake, your mind is racing and your heart is broken. Based on experience, here’s what we can offer to you: