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Navigating Through the Shadows: Finding Light After Losing a Child-Embracing Grief to Find Healing.

Writer's picture: Deemanthe WeerasuriyaDeemanthe Weerasuriya

Updated: Feb 21, 2024





This post is to offer support and guidance to individuals coping with the profound loss of a child. Feel free to connect for support and therapy for faster recovery.


The loss of a child is an unspeakable tragedy that defies the natural order of life. It’s a journey through grief that many cannot fathom, and yet, some must endure.


This article is a humble attempt to reach out to those grappling with this profound sorrow, offering a beacon of hope and guidance through the darkest of times.


How can I stop grieving?

In the wake of losing a child, the question often arises: “How can I stop grieving?” The truth, as heartbreaking as it may sound, is that you can’t simply stop grieving. Grief is not a process to be halted but experienced, a journey through which healing gradually unfolds.


Understanding Grief

Grief is a testament to love, and is a neurological reflection of the deep connection that loss has severed. It encompasses a spectrum of emotions, from denial and anger to sadness and acceptance. These feelings, as intense and overwhelming as they may be, are natural and necessary for healing.


The Stages of Grief

Drawing on profound insights shared by someone who has navigated the tumultuous seas of grief, we understand that grief unfolds in stages:


1. Denial: Initially, there’s a disbelief, an expectation that the loved one will return. This denial is a defense mechanism that cushions the immediate shock.


2. Anger: This stage manifests as frustration and rage against the unfairness of loss. It’s a crucial part of the healing process, allowing the bereaved to process their pain.


3. Sadness: Following anger, or sometimes preceding it, profound sadness sets in. This period of mourning is characterized by deep emotional pain.


4. Acceptance: Gradually, there comes an acceptance of the loss. It’s not about being okay with what happened but recognizing the reality of the situation.


5. Moving On: This final stage is about learning to live with the loss, carrying the love and memories forward while finding a way to reconnect with life.


Coping with Grief

Feeling Your Feelings: One of the most crucial pieces of advice for those grieving is to allow themselves to feel their emotions fully. “You have to feel your feelings until they no longer require to be felt,” as the saying goes. In therapeutic states this can be faster by embracing your emotions, whether it’s sadness, anger, or even fleeting moments of happiness, you allow them to pass more naturally than if you were to suppress them.


Remembering Love and Memories: It’s vital to hold onto the love and special times shared with the one you’ve lost. These memories are treasures that remain with you, offering comfort and connection.


Grief as a Process: Like the ocean’s waves, grief can overwhelm you, pulling you under. Yet, with time, you’ll find yourself surfacing more often, breathing easier amidst the pain. It’s a process that can’t be rushed in normal life but navigated with patience and self-compassion.


In conclusion grieving is not a journey you embark on with the goal of leaving your love behind but rather, learning to carry it with you in new ways. The insights shared from people who walked this path remind us that while grief is a universal experience, it’s also deeply personal. There’s no timeline or roadmap for healing, only the assurance that it’s okay to grieve, to feel, and to eventually find a way forward.

In the memory of those we’ve lost, we find the strength to live, to love, and to embrace life again, carrying them in our hearts always. If you’re grieving, know that you’re not alone, and in time, the burden of this pain will become easier to bear.

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