Grief is the natural, normal, and human response to loss after someone you love dies. Many of the ways that grief manifests can include sadness, irritability, longing, anger, guilt, bargaining, anxiousness, loneliness, or fear.Recently, the concept of "complicated" or "prolonged grief" has been ushered into the mental health space and to be honest, after having experienced the deepest depths of profound loss after my husband died and my work with grievers, I have a real issue with the definition

Normal Things in Grief 🎯 You might feel like you’re “doing grief wrong” but so many of the things that feel strange, heavy, or unexpected are actually completely normal in grief. From guilt when you feel a little joy to sudden waves of emotion or pulling away from others … you’re not alone, and you’re not broken. You’re a normal human being who is grieving. Which part of grief surprised you the most? For support and resources, join me 🔗 https://amzn.to/3UtK3oF @imnatashasmith 🫶🏽 #hopeingrief