Coping with Grief and Loss

Great post! Self care is definitely vital.

@Mel

For me nature can be like that gentle friend who's always there 🙃

Spending time outdoors, like hiking in the mountains has this calming effect that can really soothe your spirit. Or finding a quiet spot to sit and reflect and let the sounds of nature be your soundtrack as you process your emotions.

@Mel As grief is such a personal experience, there is no one correct method to get through it. I've found the following few tips to be helpful:

Ensure your own well-being. Keep in mind that all of your feelings are legitimate and normal.
Face your emotions: It's critical to recognize your sentiments and choose how to respond to them.
Locate your outlet. Use whatever feels right to process your feelings, whether it's talking, writing, or sketching.
I'd be interested in knowing how you personally deal with loss and sadness. What has proven effective for you?

I agree. We alle grieve in different ways and that is okay. 

Here is what i do to cope when experiencing grief:

1) I create my own thing, so that I can honor the person i lost my way. Little rituals I can do when I find myself missing them.

2) Talking to friends about it - This is something I know that I benefit a lot from, but It´s also something i struggle a lot to do. So when I find myself struggling with this, I write down my feelings, sometimes it´s just words, other times i create a poem out of it.

3) Sit with it, and remind myself that grief has no time limit and it is okay and completely valid if it hurts. Regardless of how much time has gone by.