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 Want More?  Download the App! Feel better, stronger and more confident with the Affirmation Pod App!  This episode is in the category "Spirituality and Compassion” The AP Access App is where you can easily mark your favorites, make your own playlist, download to listen offline and a whole lot more!  It's also where you can sign up for premium access, which gives you all episodes with no ads and no announcements plus bonus content you won’t find on the podcast.  Download the App at AffirmationPodApp.com!