Losing someone close to you — whether that's because of a death in the family, a divorce, or the ending of a friendship — is hard. Along with the initial shock, it's a challenge when you have to go on and learn how to navigate the future without them by your side. And because the grieving process is different for everyone, it can often be lonely and isolating. That why we've rounded up powerful quotes about grief to help you put into words what you're feeling. You can use these messages as a reminder that you're not alone, or you can share them with someone who is experiencing a loss as a source of comfort. Some of the sayings below are short and positive to help drive home that time can heal all wounds, even if right now it doesn't feel that way. Others are longer (like the ones from famous authors) and a bit solemn for the days when you just want to read something that relates to your sadness. The most important thing to remember is that grieving is totally no...
Most notably was my dad’s girlfriend, Elaine, who died of cancer when I was a teen. I forgave her for cheating with my dad on my mom. I was just a girl, and I saw this woman as having an inner child who needed to be held. I felt the same way. We could have met in our hearts and had a real relationship. There was one toward the end. When she was in the hospital, she was overheated so I suggested patting her down with a washcloth. She said, “I want Sarah to do it.” Our last meeting in a hospice, she said, “I think I’m getting better.” I hugged her, and she didn’t let go at first. This dance with grief has lasted all my life. Megan Devine says that grief is not a linear experience, despite how the stages of grief have been popularized. Grief instead is a liminal experience. It’s unique to each griever. And we have to stop trying to fix it like it is a problem. Feelings just want to be felt. The same is true of grief. Grief chisels away what we are not. It makes us self-aware and aut...
