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Words for the Journey

Discover a sanctuary of perspectives, tools, and shared experiences written for people living with grief.

"Dates"

SamanthaMcBride
SamanthaMcBride
May 22, 1991 My first love, my first son who would become my first best friend, came into this world two days overdue.July 8, 2015 I was told he would never wake again and that I need to come fast.July 9, 2015 I said I will see you soon and he left this world way too early.
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I'm Not Sleeping Well

Gman8361
Gman8361
We've been hit by loss. Everything seems to have changed. Our lives have been upended, and even our sleep is disrupted. Fatigue becomes the norm.  
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The Wound - What Grief Shows Us

PaulaMichelleJohnson
PaulaMichelleJohnson

The subject of grief has been covered in so many ways, as many of us continue the work of navigating this deeply challenging topic. In my personal experiences and research, as I desperately sought out ways to heal, I found a lot of information that covered the nature of grief - what we experience emotionally, how the trauma impacts every aspect of our daily lives, the stages of grief, and what to expect as we work through this new and uncharted terrain.

 

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Everyone Wants Me to Feel Better

Gman8361
Gman8361

Loss can put us in a fog. Everything seems murky. Nothing is the same. Our hearts have been hit, but others don't understand. This can be frustrating and lonely.  

 

From the Grieving Heart:

I feel like a robot. I'm going through the motions. I don't want to go anywhere or do anything. Why can't life just stop for a while?

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I Feel Empty

Gman8361
Gman8361
Our hearts can get overwhelmed. Emotions can drain us to the point where we're numb. We're exhausted. We feel empty.  From the Grieving Heart:
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I Don't Understand

Gman8361
Gman8361
When our hearts get hit by loss, there is so much we don't understand. Some have dreams of their loved one. We wonder what these things mean. 
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