Has the passing of your loved one left you numb or indifferent to things you once enjoyed? Do you wonder if you can ever feel whole again or question if you are mourning too much or too little? Or have you lost someone to suicide or addiction and want to reconcile how much you miss them with the anger, resentment, or unfounded self-blame you feel?

Losing a loved one can have a profound and lasting impact on a person.

This is even more true for children who are highly impressionable and more vulnerable to trauma than adults. Moreover, parents who are grieving are often unable to see their child’s suffering because of their own. Helping kids (and yourself) learn how to deal with grief is crucial and sets the groundwork for how they can best manage and process loss in a healthy way throughout their lives. 

Unfortunately, grieving isn’t exactly a linear process. Oftentimes, it can be an emotional roller coaster that knocks you back and forth. But with compassionate guidance and support, you can get to the other side of grief and begin living again with renewed hope, confidence, and purpose.

Grief and loss are natural, although difficult, parts of life.

As ridiculous as it sounds, the only way human beings could ever avoid feeling grief is to never love in the first place. But love, like grief, is an inevitable part of life.

Franchesca Cox said it best:

“Grief can only exist where love lived first.”

Unfortunately, grief can make us question our identity, purpose, and future. Loss exposes us to the fragility of the human condition and the sometimes ruthless nature of life. In the process, it challenges our sense of safety, security, and stability, making the world look much more dangerous. The resulting fear and uncertainty can turn into a fertile breeding ground for anxiety and depression, for both children and adults.

Therapy can help you heal and thrive.

Grief is not a pathology or illness to be diagnosed—it’s a natural process that only the most fortunate of us never have to go through. Therefore, therapy isn’t about fixing or curing you—it’s about helping you work through the pain and getting your life back on track.

Everyone responds to loss in their own way. But if you’re stuck in a constant state of mourning that gets in the way of your relationships and interrupts your daily routine, therapy may help. With the support of a caring and understanding mental health counselor, you can learn to process your grief, assess your life objectively, and honor your loss while moving forward in peace.

At Thrive Postpartum, Couples and Family Therapy, we want to help you work through your grief. Our therapists are available seven days a week. To schedule an appointment, our team can be reached by text or phone at 224-698-9792. Alternatively you can also schedule an appointment online. We look forward to hearing from you.