Coping With Loss

“Before Melanie died, I had my own ideas of grief. I thought it was a sad time following the death of someone you loved. As each day of this grief journey passes, I learn more and more about how little I really know.

One thing I know for sure – there is no “getting over” it, but there is hope for walking through it.Step by step. Moment by moment.Grief isn’t something you complete, but it is something you learn how to live with.

Coping with loss doesn’t mean you’re over it.

Coping doesn’t equal moving on.

Coping doesn’t mean you’ve forgotten.

Coping with loss is being able to smile without feeling massive amounts of guilt that you’re happy.

Coping with loss is feeling like you can breathe again without feeling overwhelmed.

“Some days I may find it harder than others to share what’s on my heart. For a brief moment I may even wonder what others think of me, laying it all out there for everyone to see. Then, I think about this – if the sadness, hurt and heartache I’ve had to walk through becomes steppingstones of hope for others, then it’s all worth it. I pray that others will find healing in my wounds.”

“Each day may be different, but as I hold on to my faith, I know my broken heart will mend. It will always have the cracks and scars that were formed from the grief, but I’ll always remember great love was born from it.”