#grieflookslikethis

[ashoulder2leanon]

I think many of us sometimes don’t realize that grief can affect you physically. Looking back when I was first dealing with grief my sleep patterns were all off wack, I had headaches daily, and I also gained weight. It took me a while to actually realize that it was grief that was causing all of these issues. It’s so important to take care of ourselves and recognize when those physical symptoms of grief when they appear.🙏🏻 ————————————————————————- #griefhealing #griefprocess #griefandhealing #griefrecovery #griefsucks #griefhasnodeadline #grieftojoy #griefjourney #griefsupportgroup #grieflookslikethis #mentalhealth #griefshare #healinggrief #griefandloss #grieftalk #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #psychologytoday #survivinggrief #grief #griefisajourney #tinytinymoments #talkaboutgrief #griefisreal #copewithgrief #mentalhealth #psychology #griefawareness #forevermissed (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGAYYpwD_x0/?igshid=1enhybz0pjqcv

[glo912]

I’ve blinked and 2 months have gone by since my daddy left this realm. I’ve lived a thousand lives in those 2 months because the time has dragged on so slowly. Grief is a funny beast. Time is too fast and far too slow all at once. This was the last picture he and I took together. It was the first doctors visit of many in 2018. He said you’re taking pictures of me. One to always wonder why I wanted to document our journeys together. I would give anything to be able to take just one more picture together of you and me, Daddy. #grief #griefandloss #griefjourney #grieflookslikethis

[rosecolouredexistence]

Mom, I’m Fine 🖤

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When we tell you we’re fine this is what it means- Grief looks different for different people. Grief looks different moment to moment. But one thing stays the same, once you’ve lost one of the most important people in your life being “fine” means something most people won’t understand. It means being okay while also in a constant state of grief. It means even the happy memories you cherish are shadowed by the memories of those final days. It means that every milestone you look forward to is accompanied by the gaping hole in your heart. It’s a hole that will never be filled but one you learn to life with, and somehow that’s fine.

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Grief can look like a smile, nice clothes and makeup. Grief can also look like your old sweater and perfume, holding me the way I wish you still could.

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T-shirt @reitmans

Jeans @zara

Hat @indigo

Perfume @esteelaudercanada

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#grief #griefandloss #griefsupport #griefjourney #mourning #mothersday #motherlessdaughters #motherlessmothersday #styleinspo #styleblogger #blackandwhitestyle #pink #pinkaesthetic #momimfine #momimfinecontest #loveyouforeverandalways #aslongasimlivingmymommyyoullbe #journey #grieflookslikethis #healingjourney #healingfromtrauma #healingfromgrief #neverforgotten #alwaysremember #mom #imissyoumom #momimissyou #casualstyle #ootd #ootdinspiration

[irisanya]

Sun behind Rain The shaking is my Heartbeat Before the moment I find out Just how much I could have (Should have) Cried That day I closed my eyes and Remembered asking ‘Are you okay? Is someone coming?’ So my dad wouldn’t be alone (Like I was) So quickly So definitively I remember the quiet And not wanting anyone Else To feel as though they didn’t know what to do I didn’t know I didn’t know But maybe I should have Wailed and Keened Until the whole neighborhood Knew Until the whole world knew I could have cried from the inner places Of my bones The places that still shiver Every time the phone rings Or a there’s a loud noise Or someone looks at me as though I’m a mystery As though they’re waiting on me to know What happens next The rain is what I know today And the clearing of clouds And the dampness of my cheeks As I begin the walk back From where I’ve been The grief still heavy in my pockets . . . . . #lifeisalovespell #loveisthelaw #shepersisted #witchesofinstagram #poetsofinstagram #grieflookslikethis

[ashoulder2leanon]

Connecting with other human beings is so important for our mental health and overall well-being. Take some time this week to pick up the phone and call a friend who you can connect with and brings you support. 🤳🏻 ————————————————————————- #griefhealing #griefprocess #griefandhealing #griefrecovery #griefsucks #griefhasnodeadline #grieftojoy #griefjourney #griefsupportgroup #grieflookslikethis #mentalhealth #griefshare #healinggrief #griefandloss #grieftalk #mentalhealthawareness #friends #connect #survivinggrief #grief #griefisajourney #tinytinymoments #talkaboutgrief #griefisreal #copewithgrief #mentalhealth #psychology #griefawareness #forevermissed (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGhrEasDVgj/?igshid=uwb1p94w68lz

[ashoulder2leanon]

When dealing with grief, self-care is something that shouldn’t be forget. Connecting with other human beings is so important for our mental health and overall well-being. Take some time this weekend to connect with a friend 🤳🏻 ————————————————————————- #griefhealing #griefprocess #griefandhealing #griefrecovery #griefsucks #griefhasnodeadline #grieftojoy #griefjourney #griefsupportgroup #grieflookslikethis #mentalhealth #griefshare #healinggrief #griefandloss #grieftalk #connect #friends #selfcare #survivinggrief #grief #griefisajourney #tinytinymoments #talkaboutgrief #griefisreal #copewithgrief #mentalhealth #psychology #griefawareness #forevermissed (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGcnTD0DvpV/?igshid=ltm9btha6ndl

[ashoulder2leanon]

Unlike a physical injury, grief isn’t something that comes with a timeline on how fast you will heal. Grief is so difficult and it can come in many different layers. I’m still dealing with grief and it’s been over four years. I’ve learned over the years to not be so hard on myself and give myself space to heal🙏🏻 ————————————————————————- #griefhealing #griefprocess #griefandhealing #griefrecovery #griefsucks #griefhasnodeadline #grieftojoy #griefjourney #griefsupportgroup #grieflookslikethis #mentalhealth #griefshare #healinggrief #griefandloss #grieftalk #questionoftheday #questions #mentalhealthawareness #survivinggrief #grief #griefisajourney #tinytinymoments #talkaboutgrief #griefisreal #copewithgrief #mentalhealth #psychology #griefawareness #forevermissed (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGaFtfJjOMy/?igshid=1cjc39vlnfn9q

[ashoulder2leanon]

But, how are you really? This week is mental health awareness week. Grief can affect us in many ways so let's take the time this week to check-in with ourselves and also check-in with those around us. 🗣🗣 ————————————————————————- #griefhealing #griefprocess #griefandhealing #griefrecovery #griefsucks #griefhasnodeadline #grieftojoy #griefjourney #griefsupportgroup #grieflookslikethis #mentalhealth #griefshare #healinggrief #griefandloss #grieftalk #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessweek #howareyou #survivinggrief #grief #griefisajourney #tinytinymoments #talkaboutgrief #griefisreal #copewithgrief #mentalhealth #psychology #griefawareness #forevermissed (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGC-XOKDhQh/?igshid=124jq8wzom8oj

[glo912]

This is the Father’s Day card I bought last year. I forgot to bring it to dinner when we went out with my mom and dad. Tim and I got home, saw the card, and said ‘Oh well. We’ll give it to him next year.’ I didn’t know at the time what next year would hold and that I wouldn’t have the chance to give it to my dad over a dinner of fried chicken and a cold old fashioned. I miss him everyday but today his absence has been especially large. Tonight we toasted to our missing member with old fashioneds at dinner. I couldn’t add anything to the toast for fear of breaking out in sobs at the restaurant. Thank you to my friends that have reached out today and to my mom for spending the day with me. The warm thoughts and prayers have helped more than I can say. To the man who taught me just how deep love can be, Happy Father’s Day. . . . #fathersday #grief #griefjourney #griefandloss #grieflookslikethis #griefsucks #griefshare #griefislove #griefisreal

[glo912]

#Grateful for #hymns that remember “Ye who long pain and sorrow bear.” #grief #griefjourney #griefandloss #grieflookslikethis (at First United Methodist Church of Evanston)