Living With Loss

Dealing with the loss of a loved one or a relationship is a heart-breaking and painful experience. Whether it was a long-term romantic relationship, a close friendship, or a family member, losing someone you care about can be emotionally devastating. However, it's important to remember that healing and moving on is possible, no matter how impossible it may feel to you at the moment. Here are some tips on how to deal with the loss of a relationship:

Allow yourself to grieve:

It's important to acknowledge and accept your feelings of sadness, anger, and loss. Don't try to push them away or ignore them. Allow yourself to feel the emotions and give yourself time to grieve.

Seek support:

It's important to lean on your support system during this difficult time! Reach out to friends, family, or a therapist for emotional support and guidance.

Take care of yourself:

Focus on self-care and prioritize your physical and mental health. This can include things like exercise, healthy eating, meditation, or spending time in nature.

Reflect on the relationship:

Take time to reflect on the relationship and what you learned from it. What were the positive and negative aspects of the relationship? What did you learn about yourself and your needs?

Let go of blame and resentment:

Holding onto blame or resentment towards the other person or yourself will only prolong the healing process. Try to forgive yourself and the other person and focus on moving forward.

Losing someone is deeply painful but support is available to help you cope and to learn to live with loss. When we lose someone dear to us, we can feel as though we have lost part of ourselves. However, the experiences and things that we have learned from the people that we have lost can live on through us.

You are not alone! I am here to support you- please don’t hesitate to book your first free consultation with me.