After someone dies, you may wonder whether you are supposed to start moving on. Looking at photos, talking about them, or thinking about them throughout the day can bring comfort, but it can also make you question whether you are holding on too tightly. Many people worry that if the sadness fades, the connection might fade too. Grief does not ask you to leave someone behind. Instead, it often becomes a process of learning how to carry their memory forward as your life continues.
If you’ve ever wondered, Am I grieving wrong? you’re not alone. Grief is hard every time, no matter how much support or experience you have. It can disrupt your thoughts, your sleep, your emotions, and your sense of who you are. Struggling does not mean you’re failing at grief. It means you’re responding to loss in a human way.