Summary

In this first installment, Mia discusses the topic of grief and how it relates to women. She shares her personal experiences with grief, including the death of a friend, loss of friendships and the challenges of infertility. Mia explores the differences in how women and men grieve and emphasizes the importance of listening and supporting women during their grieving process. She also discusses the fear of endings and the need to embrace change.

Some may recognize the abrubt ending, which was Mias way of honoring how she was feeling in the moment.

Keywords

grief, women, infertility, loss, support, endings, change, grief, strategies, honoring your heart, taking time, accepting growth, switching perspectives, embracing sisterhood, supporting someone who is grieving, counseling

Takeaways

• Grief can be caused by various forms of loss, such as death, divorce, or the end of a relationship or job.
• Women and men grieve differently, with women often seeking support, telling their stories, and creating memorials.
• Grief is unexpected and can disrupt sleep patterns and daily functioning.
• Endings are often viewed as failures, but they can also be opportunities for growth and new beginnings.
• Being honest about feelings and seeking support are important in navigating grief. Honoring your heart means seeking to understand and respect your own feelings and meeting yourself where you are.
• Taking time to process grief is important and beneficial, as rushing into the next phase without processing can lead to irresponsibility and not honoring your heart.
• Accepting growth that comes from grief can lead to maturity, self-control, and humility.
• Switching perspectives and seeing endings as new beginnings, losses as gains, and changes as opportunities can bring hope and joy in moments of grief.
• Embracing sisterhood and offering love, support, and accountability to someone who is grieving can make a significant difference in their healing journey.

"Grief does not go away with time, but becomes a new normal that we learn to navigate."

Support

If you or someone you know is grieving and needs support please email Mia at ⁠heysis@comesiswithme.com⁠ or visit the online counseling platform that Mia is part of at ⁠nuwellonline.com