I Feel Guilty About My Grief. How Can I Cope?

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I don’t feel like I can talk about it anymore.

Q:Ilost my momtwo years ago, so it’s coming up to the anniversary of her death.

I’m still finding this wholegrievingprocess to be really challenging.

I feel guilty grieving the loss of a parent two years later. How should I cope?

How should I cope?

Theres also no standard timeline for it.

These emotions are all valid and part of the healing journey.

You may think this is a cheesy idea, but have you ever considered joining a grief group?

Sharing your feelings with others who have experienced similar losses can be incredibly healing.

Hearing about their journeys reminds you that you are not alone.

There is no shame in it.

If they did, you wouldnt be experiencing this.

That means this could be an invitation to connect more deeply with yourself.

If that sounds nebulous, it is.

So what does it mean?

Here are some suggestions: Trymeditation.Spend time in nature.

Listen touplifting audio talks(like on the appInsight Timer).

Find out what inspires you and helps you to spend time connecting to yourself.

This is the way I havenavigated feeling empty.

Finally, I would like to remind you to be kind to yourself.