Coping with grief: Learning to Breathe Again

Grief changes everything - it can shake our sense of safety, identity, and routine. There’s no “right” way to grieve, and no timeline for healing. What matters most is giving yourself permission to feel, rest, and take small, gentle steps toward balance. Grief often comes in waves - some days calm, others overwhelming - and each wave is a part of love trying to find a new place to live within you.

Coping begins with compassion. Allow emotions to surface without judgment, talk when you can, and reach out for connection - whether through trusted friends, nature, writing, or quiet reflection. Grounding techniques like slow breathing, journaling, or mindful movement can help the body find moments of calm when the heart feels heavy.

Over time, grief doesn’t disappear, but it softens. We begin to carry it differently -

with meaning, memory, and a renewed awareness of our own strength. Healing isn’t about moving on, but moving forward while holding love and loss together.