5 Things You Should Never Do While Grieving

Episode Title: 5 Things to Avoid While Grieving

Episode Description:

In today’s episode of Healing Starts with a Heart, grief specialist Sharon Brubaker dives into five common pitfalls to steer clear of on your personal path through grief. Drawing from her own experiences and over a decade of work with grieving individuals, Sharon shares practical insights on what to avoid when navigating loss. From self-judgment to resisting emotions, she explains how letting yourself fully experience grief can lead to deeper healing and resilience. Each tip is designed to help you honor your grief journey with courage and compassion, while building a supportive foundation along the way.

Key Points Discussed:

1. Don’t Talk Yourself Out of Grieving
   Embrace your emotions, no matter how difficult they may feel. Sharon explains the importance of acknowledging every type of grief, whether it’s a silent loss or a life-altering heartbreak.

2. Avoid Self-Bullying
   Grief isn’t a measure of strength or control. Sharon shares why it’s essential to treat yourself kindly and why self-compassion is key to healing.

3. Don’t Lock Away the ‘Grief Monster’
   Using the metaphor of a “grief monster,” Sharon explains how bottling up grief can intensify its hold. Facing the “monster” in manageable ways helps lessen its overwhelming presence.

4. Don’t Disconnect from Your Support System
   Even when it feels tough to let others in, finding a supportive “grief friend” or community can provide the compassion and understanding needed for healing.

5. Don’t Believe the Darkness Will Last Forever
   The journey through grief can feel unending, but Sharon offers reassurance that joy and light will return. Embracing small steps can help shift your perspective and illuminate the way forward.

Journal Questions:

1. How do you typically respond to grief? Do you find yourself talking yourself out of it or locking it away?

2. What are some ways you can practice self-compassion during tough moments?

3. Who in your life can be a “grief friend” and offer you support through this journey?

4. Reflect on a time you’ve experienced unexpected joy. How did that impact your outlook?

5. What is one small way you can start to embrace your grief and let it flow naturally?

Conclusion:

Reflect on these questions as you approach grief as a personal journey, free from societal expectations. Healing takes time, and with each step, you are moving closer to a life of resilience and peace.

 

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