Grief + Suffering

Deep, acute grief is painful—painful AF.

But what happens after you move past that initial, all-consuming phase? When you're in early grief (often the first two years), suffering can manifest in different ways.

The truth is, while grief is a natural part of life, suffering doesn’t have to be. You don’t have to actively grieve forever, nor should grief define you for the rest of your life. Healing is possible, and you are capable of finding peace again.

Here are some examples of what suffering in grief might look like. (I’ve marked the ones that hit me with a *.)

Evidence of Suffering in Grief:

• Anger*

• Anxiety*

• Bitterness*

• Changes in Sleep*

• Depression*

• Despair*

• Distraction

• Distress*

• Excessive Exercise

• Exhaustion*

• Fatigue*

• Guilt*

• Gut-Wrenching Crying*

• Headache*

• Inconsolable*

• Insomnia*

• Isolation*

• Lack of Concentration*

• Lack of Energy*

• Lack of Focus*

• Moody*

• Numbness*

• Overeating

• Overspending*

• Overwhelm

• Pain*

• Personality Changes*

• Poor Self-Care

• Regret*

• Risky Behavior*

• Sadness*

• Self-Destruction*

• Sense of Dread

• Stress*

• Sickness

• Substance Abuse*

• Tight Muscles*

• Withdrawn

• Workaholism
  
  

If these resonate with you, know that it's not a sign of weakness. It's a sign of unprocessed grief. And here’s the thing: you don’t have to suffer this way forever. With the right tools, guidance, and support, you can work through your grief and reclaim your life.

This is the Heartwork I do with clients. It’s about moving beyond the pain and reconnecting with your life, your purpose, and your ability to experience joy again.

If you're ready to take the first step, sign up for a free discovery call with me here. You don’t have to carry this alone anymore.