Introducing Common Grief: You Are Not Alone

Grief is an inevitable part of life, but that doesn’t make navigating it any easier. The deep sorrow that accompanies the death of a loved one, the end of a marriage, or even moving far away from home is real. But while grief is universal, we all grieve differently — and this can make it easy to feel alone. 

That’s why we started Common Grief: We want to have an ongoing conversation about what it’s like to live with loss. 

This is especially vital during the holidays, which are generally associated with excitement, family, love and celebration. For people dealing with grief and loss, the holidays can magnify loneliness, sorrow and social isolation — all potential factors leading to depression. So now, more than ever, is the time to talk about self-care and healthy living after loss.

Through Common Grief, we’ll provide support and self-care tips surrounding the holidays (and beyond), honor the differences in how people grieve and share powerful narratives of loss and life after loss. 

Read on for some profound personal stories and reminders about how to live with grief during the holidays. Want to share your own? Get in touch.

Christmas Is Hard — Mark Myers