“Grief is a life transformation.”
Grief is a powerful transformation. Losing our loved ones to death changes our life.
That person is no longer there, our plans together, our interactions and the future we saw with each other are gone.
All the times I’ve experienced grief have been different. Some times have been similar, but my life has changed in varying degrees. Friends and family that were such a presence in my life have left me with voids. Make no mistake, for the most part, these are sad, lonely voids. However, they’ve also given me inspiration to live more profoundly, in a way that resonates with me, not with expectations I had or that society portrays. Each day I am present to this inspiration is a day where I feel myself growing into the most perfectly imperfectly person.
My life has been transformed by grief so often. So, while I’m not completely comfortable with death, I am less afraid. I’ve become less worried about dying. With this new strength, I can honestly tell my abuela that when she’s ready to go I will be ready to let her go. Grief is still painful, but in a way I know what to expect. And yes this makes it a little easier, not easy, but easier.
Today would be my mothers birthday. We would celebrate with something fun like dancing or cake at the beach for sunset. Yet while I do feel sadness, my overwhelming emotion is appreciation for the beautiful friends and family I’ve seen and talked to today.
For a while now I have been working on a book about grief. This experience has opened my heart to just how much my life has transformed from grief. Grief is a powerful gift, but truthfully I’d return it for my deceased family and friends to be alive and dancing with me again.
Any thoughts on grief? Has your life been transformed? Are you caring for someone who is terminal? Or are you more comfortable to ignore the idea of grief all together?
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“D.I.Y. Therapy: Healing Depression is available trough Amazon as both an e-book and a paperback. This is not my first book, but it is my most personal. I share my struggles and pain honestly. Openly and honestly sharing healing is my gift to the world. With 1 in 4 people in the USA suffering from mental illness I hope my story will help others to start their own journey to better health. Unlike a broken bone which heals in a matter of weeks or months, healing mental illness takes much more time and a whole lot of self-love.
If you’re suffering from depression I strongly encourage you to seek help. If you can’t afford a therapist find a supportive mentor, teacher or healer who can help you discover inner peace. Healing is possible IF you are open and willing to commit to a self-care plan. You’re life only has value if you decide it does.
And it’s okay to stumble and fall along the way. Healing takes time so BE GENTLE WITH YOURSELF!
Peace and Hugs, Leah
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Healing through art & therapy! I used to be depressed and codependent with very low self worth and many unhealthy habits. But several years ago I started the healing process and am sharing what I learned with gratitude and hope for each of us. Peace & hugs, Leah
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Reblogged this on The Treasure Trove and commented:
These books help me in unexpected ways. “DIY Therapy: Healing Depression” is even more vital to me now that my dear MIL has passed. And the book that came out after this one, “Jody’s Garden,” is not solely a beautiful tribute to the author’s mother, but a giant hug of empathy and compassion and helpful ideas to help me work through my own recent loss.
If you, too, have experienced loss and found understanding in my recent writings, you will want to check out her website. She covers so many other topics, too, that aim to strengthen one.
https://impoweryou.org/2017/05/17/grief-transform/
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