Grief evolves over time. The pain of fresh loss is intense, raw and overwhelming, while older grief changes, becoming something we learn to carry differently. Here’s why new grief feels so different from grief that has been with us for a while:
🔹 The Shock Factor – In the beginning, grief can feel surreal, like a foggy haze. As time passes, the shock fades, and we begin truly processing the depth of our loss.
🔹 Emotional Intensity – New grief is raw, unpredictable, and often all-consuming. Over time, the emotions soften—not because we forget, but because we adapt.
🔹 The Adjustment Period – In the early days, everything feels different and uncertain. As we move forward, we begin to find ways to live with the loss, even as we continue to miss our loved one.
🔹 Memories Become Softer– At first, memories may be painful triggers. With time, they transform into cherished reminders of love, bringing more warmth than sorrow.
🔹 Grief Becomes a Part of Us– While new grief can feel like a wound that will never heal, older grief becomes something we carry with strength, woven into who we are.
If you’re in the depths of fresh grief, know that it won’t always feel this heavy. It won’t disappear, but it will change, and so will you.
How can a Grief Coach Can Help with New Grief:
Losing someone you love can feel overwhelming, and in the early days of grief, it may seem impossible to navigate. I am a certified grief coach that provides guidance, support, and encouragement as you begin to process your loss. I am also someone who has experienced grief many times and understands what it takes to get on a path to healing.
Here’s how I can help:
🔹 Providing a Safe Space to Talk – New grief can be isolating. I offer a compassionate, judgment-free space to express your emotions.
🔹 Helping You Understand Your Grief – Grief is unpredictable, and I aim to help you recognize that what you’re feeling—whether numbness, sadness, or anger—is normal.
🔹 Offering Coping Strategies – From managing triggers to dealing with daily life, I provides tools to help you navigate the hardest moments.
🔹 Guiding You Through the Firsts – First holidays, birthdays, or even everyday routines without your loved one can be painful. My goal is to help you prepare and find ways to honor your grief while still moving forward.
🔹 Encouraging Self-Compassion– It’s easy to feel like you “should” be handling grief a certain way. I want to reassure you that your journey is unique and that healing happens in its own time.
🔹 Helping You Find Meaning– Over time, grief transforms. I can support you in finding ways to carry your loved one’s memory with love instead of just pain.
If you’re struggling with fresh grief, you don’t have to go through it alone. As a certified grief coach I will walk beside you, offering support and hope as you take each step forward. 💙
