I love your mission to help people after the loss you dealt with. I liked your point about how grief looks different for everyone. I didn't grow up with my grandparents, since we live abroad but I did grieve a little when he passed away. Everyone reacted differently and I wasn't sure how to feel. It's validating to hear that grief doesn't need to be visible and loud to still be present. Everyone had their own way of dealing with it!
Very well put. I have also found that how you grieve also depends on for instance at what stage in life your loved one was, how sudden was the departure - other factors like how was your relationship with the person who died play a role. All of these go to show that there is definitely no ‘one size fits all’ approach to grief.
I lost my baby girl 2 months ago. I hate it when people tell me to be strong. How do you expect me to be strong? Deep down I know Allah wouldn’t test me if I wasn’t strong enough. I pray to Allah to give me strength and comfort. I know I will be reunited with my baby in Jannah. It’s just that I miss her everyday and grieving is so painful. Thank you for sharing this piece, I feel seen and heard.
I love your mission to help people after the loss you dealt with. I liked your point about how grief looks different for everyone. I didn't grow up with my grandparents, since we live abroad but I did grieve a little when he passed away. Everyone reacted differently and I wasn't sure how to feel. It's validating to hear that grief doesn't need to be visible and loud to still be present. Everyone had their own way of dealing with it!
Very well put. I have also found that how you grieve also depends on for instance at what stage in life your loved one was, how sudden was the departure - other factors like how was your relationship with the person who died play a role. All of these go to show that there is definitely no ‘one size fits all’ approach to grief.
Thank you for sharing this Amal!
I lost my baby girl 2 months ago. I hate it when people tell me to be strong. How do you expect me to be strong? Deep down I know Allah wouldn’t test me if I wasn’t strong enough. I pray to Allah to give me strength and comfort. I know I will be reunited with my baby in Jannah. It’s just that I miss her everyday and grieving is so painful. Thank you for sharing this piece, I feel seen and heard.
I am so sorry for your loss and cannot imagine the pain you must be going through.
Thank you for sharing your truth here.
May Allah make it easy for you.