Coping with Loneliness
Loneliness is very much a part of the grieving journey.
When our loved ones are no longer with us, it's natural to miss them. You may even experience people withdrawing from you. When you have a child die, often people do not know what to say. Sometimes they avoid you because of their discomfort. It can feel like you have “grief cooties”
You may feel find yourself withdrawing from people and activities. Grief is exhausting; engaging with other can feel overwhelming as you carry a heavy emotional weight.
You may try being more proactive and reach out to a friend or someone who can hold your grief and “not fix you’. You may choose to join a support group of people that understand more personally your loss and grief. You may choose to make a call to someone who feels safe and understands. Being proactive can be difficult and yet sometimes it’s exactly what needs to happen. Grief is so individual. Everyone will do this differently. Be patient with yourself and give yourself an abundance of grace. Know that there are people who will embrace you and will be there for you. You just might have to seek those individuals out.
“While I cannot do your grieving for you or you for me, we can be with each other in an honest and caring relationship”. - Tracks for a Fellow Struggler
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