We often experience grief over the loss of a loved one. It is commonly known that when someone dies, we will experience a moment of mourning. However, grief is not just about the loss of a loved one. Grief can be experienced in different areas of our lives in various ways.
For example, when we go through life transitions, we may experience pain. The loss of a job will also make us feel pain because it can mean the loss of financial stability or control over your life. Loss of independence as you get older and can no longer do things
which I used to do independently.
Grief can also occur when you lose your identity. If you are in a relationship where your identity is based solely on the relationship or the person you are involved with, you may experience pain from losing that identity. There is also grief in the separation of a relationship, whether good or bad, such as a divorce or a dating relationship.
Sometimes you also experience grief as a mother because motherhood can bring grief because your identity changes. You go from living your life with fewer obligations to having to take care of someone other than yourself. This can also be experienced when you move from singleness to married life because before it was about you and only you, where you could do things freely and independently without depending on anyone else, waiting for anyone else or having to consult with anyone, because when you get involved in a relationship, you become interdependent with that person, it is no longer just about you; It's also about you and the other person together. There are different reasons to experience grief in life., these are just some examples.
However, No matter how you experience grief, it is valid. Your feelings are valid, You can experience the same feelings you would if you had lost a loved one. Sometimes, especially when you are losing your identity. It's a loss of who you are as a person. It's okay to feel whatever you're feeling and take the time you need and feel the pain you're in.
feeling.
If you need to talk to someone about how you are feeling so you can process your thoughts and feelings, it is important that you seek help, whether through a professional or a friend. It can be helpful to confide in a trusted friend who will be supportive and empathetic to listen to your thoughts and emotions.
For those providing support, it is important to listen to the person experiencing grief rather than trying to fix it.
People mean well when they want to fix the situation, and often their own discomfort reflects their helplessness or lack of knowledge about how to treat and how to help the grieving person. It is important to know how to be there for the individual. If you are struggling with grief over a loss, contact one of our therapists to help you process your feelings and thoughts.
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ABOUT
RITA VIGIL
He is licensed by the state of Texas to provide counseling services. She is a bilingual therapist with Therapy Works Counseling and works with teens, couples, families, and adults. Her specialties include trauma, parenting, depression, and anxiety.
