The emotional pain of grief and the journey of self-discovery and healing

Emotional pain is complex to navigate and can often go unrecognized as grief. At least, this was the case for me, as I struggled with the emotions of a lifetime of loss and grief. However, in my grief, I have found courage, inspiration, and the power of choice to disrupt the emotional patterns of grief.

My mother's death, followed by my father's three years later, triggered a journey of self-discovery. I learned much about myself, my cultural and spiritual beliefs, and the world around me. In my journey, I’ve experienced two near-death encounters: miscarriage, divorce, empty nest syndrome, pet loss, aging, retirement, and spiritual distress. I did not recognize these losses or associate them with grief. However, I was stuck in emotional pain until I gained knowledge from the Grief Recovery Method® educational and evidence-based program. As a result, I became unstuck to live life with joy.