Grief is Not a Normal Wound

I am taking the time to reflect back on my experiences last week. Somehow I felt I was immune to episodes of intense grief. Don’t ask me why I felt that way. Maybe it was because I seemed to be doing fine, healing each day, the pain lessening when grief did surface like a normal wound does in time. I learned that grief is not a normal wound. And I looked around me, and no one else seemed to be having difficulty with grief. I haven’t done this before, so how I was supposed to know how sneaky grief can be? Yet, as the week progressed, I felt this nagging apprehension. Something was brewing, but I didn’t realize it at the time. It was much like an approaching storm: the wind started whipping, the clouds got darker, the animals took shelter. And here I was, oblivious as anything, obviously not having watched the forecast. It hit hard. Category 5. It felt like Cory had just died the day before. I was completely overwhelmed. What just hit me and why? I thought. But the universe has its methods, and they don’t always seem logical. They just ARE. I survived the storm. Now and then the storm’s effects still linger, but I made it through, ready to go on experiencing all that life has for me for whatever reasons. And I am grateful for all that life is teaching me today.

Grief is Not a Normal Wound
About the Artist

 

Denise Roussel is a grief healing guide, author, and mentor who specializes in helping parents connect with their loved ones on the other side for ongoing support and guidance. After experiencing the loss of her son, Cory, in 2014, Denise became well acquainted with the depths of grief. Through her journey, she discovered a path to healing—guided by Cory from beyond—allowing her to transform her pain into a source of profound connection and wisdom.

With 13 published books, Denise has dedicated her life to sharing a simple yet powerful healing process, helping others navigate their grief with practical tools and spiritual insight. Her work empowers people to embrace their grief, find meaning in their loss, and establish an enduring relationship with their loved ones in spirit.