Does Grief & Loss Always Mean Death “the d-word”?

When you hear the terms grief and loss what do you think of first? Usually, the first word associated with grief and loss is death. However, when someone is grieving it is not always related to the average death of a person or loved-one or pet. People can have issues with grief and loss due to many types of losses. For instance, a big loss that triggers grief and loss is another D-word….Divorce. Divorce can result in a significant amount of grieving. Grieving the loss of what the marriage “was supposed to be”, grieving the loss of the idea of marriage and what your expectations were from the relationship. If you have children, grieving for them and their pain re: the separation and loss. These and many more feelings are associated with the loss of a partnership due to divorce.

If you are suffering from grief and loss due to divorce, death of a loved-one, or any type of loss, I can help. My 20 years of experience in counseling and my compassionate work ethic can help you heal and recognize your resilience during this difficult time. You can trudge the muddy waters of the many sufferings of life. From this experience you can grow and just like the lotus flower, bloom from the mud. Without the struggles of life we cannot grow into stronger, more resilient individuals.

If you or a loved one are experiencing grief, please reach out for help. I am here to support you with this very painful life event and help move toward healing.