12 Suggestions for Dealing with Grief and Loss

[wordnerdink]

I lost my wife and my daughter, its been a mess. sending love to anyone out here who is hurting. its not easy.Most days I dont even know who I am anymore without them

[jenniferd]

I’ll never get over losing my mom. She was my only friend and the only person that loved me. I’m walking around in a dark world that I want out of so badly.

[janeclifford]

The gift of grief is that we know we have loved and been loved

[corimelton]

I just lost my mom 3 weeks ago, she was the only person in my life we did everything together and she was there for me I miss you so much mom

[wordnerdink]

Rest in peace Sarah, I love and miss you. im trying honey so hard. I just cant seem to be ok

[suttz]

Lost my partner suddenly six months ago. I had just turned 30 and we were planning on getting married next year. I am devastated. I quit my job because I don’t function like I used to and I don’t know what matters to me anymore. Who am I without him? What could possibly bring me joy? Lots of people around me are suggesting it’s time I find a new job, or take a class or try a new hobby. But they don’t understand that grief has consumed my brain. I am exhausted from fighting the memories of watching him die and trying to figure out where I go from here. It’s hard to do anything. I wish someone could tell me how proud they are that I’m still walking through life with this unbearable pain. Instead I find they are uncomfortable with my sadness and feel the need to fix it. I know it comes from a place of love but it’s not helpful, it makes me feel like I’m grieving incorrectly. This video is full of so many good reminders to just do what we can to survive. I hope anyone reading this knows that I am so proud of you for clicking on this video and doing something to nurture your pain. You are surviving the terribleness like a warrior. Fighting for healing when it feels like there’s no point. I’m with you and I love you.

[Chris_]

I recently lost my mom the grief is unending..I am very blessed to have had wonderful mother like her in my life..I pray I will see her again someday..thank you sir for sharing this video.

[shiianned]

I lost my daughter six months ago. Your video is the first thing I've found that actually makes sense to me. Thank you.

[LD-zigs]

I recently lost my dad. He was my idol, best friend, and biggest support in life... and now my life feels so empty without him. Your videos make me feel like I'm not going crazy and that my feelings are normal.

[jenniferwong]

My best friend died yesterday. I woke up this morning feeling like I’ve been hit by a bus. My brain isn’t working and my body is aching from top to bottom. I can hardly focus to write this comment. I feel like I’ve been pushed under water and am fighting to stay afloat. This video helped. I will make decisions for the next several days on what I need to do right now. Thinking ahead is not possible. On foot in front of the other. I can do that. Thank you

[veronicafowler]

I lost my husband six months ago it's like am in a dream, having him beside me this minutes and all of a sudden he does not exist anymore. The pain is so unbearable. He was my bestfriend and my companion. I am so loss, sad and empty. I remember him as being the sweetest person I ever known. Rest in peace my love.

[pitchgrey]

I lost my cat. I can't stop crying. Nothing from playing with my bro to talking to my friends, I can't stop. Not even family can cheer me up.

[shariqkhan]

I just lost the love of my life: my wife and my son. I don't know how life will go on but I got 2 boys, 11 & 8, and I'll be keep going for them.

[cecilek.]

Thank you. You have given me some hope. I am on day 14 of my moms passing. No. I was one of the people who have feared my entire life on losing my sweet wonderful best friend of a mama. 💕 she was supposed to come home soon. I live in Alberta and she lived in Ontario with my identical twin sister. I am here with our dad and the rest of my family. I am devastated. I have never felt this kind of pain in my entire life. I wake up crying. Even if it was just a nap. Or in the middle of the night. 🥲
She was coming home soon and we were going to celebrate her 70th. My mom was vibrant. I just told her mom! We should go to Banff and the mountains when you come. She said to me ‘I the mountains’.
I cannot escape this pain. I am so emotionally exhausted.

[tansleypotts]

Thanks for the kind words I lost my husband 8 months ago and find it really hard without him 😭 people say 'nice things to me but they don't really help me I feel so lost without him

[bonitadeortiz]

My heart goes out to all of you. I lost my grandmother 10 years ago. She was my best friend biggest cheerleader confidant my reason for living. The 1st year was hard. The second harder. My grief sent me spiraling into a deep depression I caught all kinds of illness ended up in a medicinal semi coma could only get up to go to the bathroom and back to bed I went. Finally 2 and a half years ago I got strong enough to go back to work at first 6 months part time. When COVID almost took my husband I forced myself into full time. It's been a challenge but I thank God everyday for my progress. There's still a long way to go. One hour and 1 day at a time is all the advice I have for you. Know that it has a purpose some day you will be able to help guide someone through their pain and suffering. Look for your loved ones encouragement to continue in your daily lives. For me 1 of the signs was the color purple in any shade especially lilac that would be a kiss from Heaven from my "GranJefa"

[MinutePsychology]

It seems that dealing with grief is something we all need learn. And this one skill I would not like to have to learn.

[nidhibobal]

Thanks. I needed this right now while experiencing a breakdown. I lost my mother a few months back. She meant the world to me. I get out of breaths when I have moments of sudden realisation of her absence. It is as if I am waking up from deep slumber. Waking up to an ugly reality. Harder to accept when the heart does not want to accept just yet.

[shortmashins]

Im going through grief right now and your advice have been helpful. Thank you for this. Grief is a such a lonely journey, even though there are others that are grieving with you, it's such a subjective and solo path to walk on.

[nicolezapata]

Talk to someone, shower and sleep. That's what I've been doing