A letter to you, who are grieving

Dear friend,

I am writing to express my deepest and sincerest sympathies to you during this difficult time. Losing a loved one is never easy, and you’re probably going through a lot of emotions and confusion at this point in time. I can’t imagine how you must be coping right now, but it must be a really dark time, and it isn’t easy.

I hope you know that you’re allowed to grieve. Don’t ever feel like you’re not allowed to, or that you have to hold it all in. It's important to take care of yourself during the grieving process, and that may mean different things to different people. Some find solace in talking to friends and family, some may prefer a stranger in the form on a mental health professional, while others may prefer to take some time alone to process their emotions. That’s all okay.

It's important to give yourself the time and space you need to heal. Be gentle with yourself and know that it's okay to not be okay.

Grieving is a process that forces the slow process of healing against a torrent of emotions that demand resolution.

If the thoughts and feelings get overwhelming, try writing them all down. It may help organize things and at the very least, it may be cathartic.

If you feel like talking, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I am here to listen and support you in any way I can. Remember that you are not alone, and that there are people who care about you deeply.

Take care of yourself, and please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

Sincerely,

Hansel