Words Create Worlds - Defining Grief

October 31, 20241 min read
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Grief is NOT only negative. We can and do grieve positive things. Think: Motherhood!!!

Grief is often attributed to death and divorce. However, grief is so much more than that. In fact, according to the Grief Recovery Institute, there are over 40 different types of grieving experiences.

There are many different schools of thought regarding how to define grief.

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Grief is the normal & natural reaction to a loss of any kind.

Words create worlds. Words can heal.

-Dr. Aurelie Athan

What comes up for you when reading this? Does this reframe change your view on motherhood? On past grieving experiences?

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The non-linear journey, in writing. Laughter, tears, and everything in between. Matrescence joys and hardships. Father loss. Pet loss.

Ilana Yahdav

The non-linear journey, in writing. Laughter, tears, and everything in between. Matrescence joys and hardships. Father loss. Pet loss.

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