Are you struggling with a recent loss? Or maybe it's been awhile and you wonder, will I ever feel better?
Grief is a normal and natural response following loss. Grief is the way we react to the death of someone special, to divorce, job loss, moving away from family and friends, or serious illness.
You may feel numb at first, in shock - these feelings act as a cushion against grief's full impact. As time passes other emotions may emerge: guilt, anger, loneliness, despair, sadness, or regret. You may have dreams that are strange or disturbing. You may feel absent-minded, irritable, or lack desire to do things that used to seem fun.
At times grief may feel overwhelming.
You may feel like no one else understands.
Grief is a process that often lasts far longer than society in general realizes. Bereavement is an emotional process we each face in different ways; everyone has their own timetable for mourning and their own path for healing. People who haven't experienced a loss like yours may not know how to be supportive.
"Give sorrow words. The grief that does not speak whispers the o'er fraught heart and bids it break." - William Shakespeare
Grief can feel isolating.
I offer a safe environment where you can express your feelings, a space to talk about what happened. Some people express grief easily and openly, others keep feelings locked inside. Sometimes grief can feel like it is beyond the scope of words. Other times the words and tears just don't stop.
Sometimes grief feels complicated.
The death of someone close to you can be the most devastating and difficult experience of a lifetime. If you've lost a child or a spouse, you may wonder how to go on. If your loved one died by suicide you may be asking yourself over and over what you could have done differently.
If any of this sounds like you, I am here to listen to your story. Therapy can help. Please call me at 522-0475.