Living Loss
'Grief is not a disease; you don't have to solve your pain, but I can learn you how to tend your pain'
Grieving is not limited to the loss of a person; it extends to the loss of a relationship, home, job, or the challenges posed by (chronic) illness. The effects of living loss are profound, impacting not only the individual but also their partner, family, and immediate circle. It necessitates a re-evaluation of life expectations. What once was may no longer exist, or something may persist indefinitely.
Individuals confronting a living loss experience ongoing, chronic grief. The enduring nature of the loss persists, and in some cases, such as with illness, it may even intensify. However, this doesn't imply that your life cannot regain value alongside the enduring presence of the loss.
Simply put, is 'Living Loss' the grief that follows when you say goodbye to the life you hoped for, the dreams that do not come true and the expectations you have to turn down.
The impact of your living loss may not be immediately apparent to those around you. People often focus on finding solutions or assume that the loss has been fully accepted. This "lack of understanding" from those in your environment can lead to a sense of loneliness, affecting not only you but also your partner and family members. The result is a form of isolation where your daily struggles go unnoticed.
I am here to provide support, assisting you, your partner, and/or family members through the grieving process associated with living loss.