Mar 5, 2016
Affirmations when Grieving
This really hurts
This pain is so challenging
At times I just don’t know how to manage it
I feel lost
I feel overwhelmed
I’m hurting and I’m numb at the same time
One moment I feel okay , the next I feel distraught
Something so random can make me crumble
I feel it
It hurts
This is so hard
My head and my heart are not in the same place
I give myself time and space to grieve
I give myself time and space to mourn
I give myself time and space to cry
My emotions can be a mixed bag
But I have many options for facing my feelings
I can write a poem, a story, a journal entry
I can create a song, a painting, a memory book
I can dance, sing, or do both
I can come up with my own special list of how I will face my emotions
And I will keep it handy for when I need it
I ask for what I need
I remember everyone grieves in their own way
I grieve in my own way
I will take care of myself
I take things one day at a time
I will simply and clearly ask for what I need from those around me
I will use my voice
I will reach for support when I need it
I will process on my own when I need it
I will set boundaries on sources of help that aren’t working for me
I know I may not be as consistent as in the past
But I put my needs above what other people think of me
My focus is on facing this in the healthiest ways for me
I take refreshing breaks from grieving
While not avoiding grieving altogether
If I face temptation to be destructive in my grief, I give myself an escape plan that will prevent this
I offer myself room to sit with my feelings
I give myself space to understand my feelings
I am coping with my inner wisdom, strength and confidence
I maintain my health and my hygiene, even if it’s on minimal mode
I know my heart will ache, especially on anniversary dates and other meaningful days
I will prepare for these by reducing the stressors in my life
I am facing what has happened
With raw, genuine love and strength
I am facing everything
With raw, genuine love and strength
I am facing what has happened
With my raw, genuine love and strength
I am facing it all
With my raw, genuine love and strength
Affirmations by Josie Ong
The sister episode to this one is Episode 230 Affirmations When Overwhelmed With Grief