#ThoughtfulTuesday: The journey through grief is often complex and deeply personal. Understanding the ๐ Stages of Grief can provide valuable insight into your own healing process:
Ugly - The raw, intense emotions that may feel overwhelming.
Raw - The vulnerability and openness to experiencing pain.
Numb - A period of emotional detachment or disbelief.
Searching - The quest for meaning and understanding in the midst of loss.
Redefining Values - Reevaluating what truly matters to you.
Rebuilding Self - The process of reconstructing your identity.
Reintegrating - Gradually returning to daily life with new perspectives.
Restoring Purpose - Finding new meaning and direction as you move forward.
Open to HOPE - Embracing the possibility of healing and renewal.
The Rest of Your Life - Learning to live with your loss while continuing your journey.
Each stage is a crucial part of the healing process, guiding you through the pain and toward restoration.
๐Which stage resonates with you the most right now?
Note that like the 5 Stages of Grief that you've probably head of, this is an oversimplistic model. The reality involves a lot of bouncing between each of these at various times to various degrees. This book explains the process from the perspective of neuroscience and talks about a better model:
The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss
And this book talks about it more from a social perspective:
It's Ok that You're Not Ok