Grief & Loss

Death of a Loved One…

Susan* was married 39 years when her husband died.

It’s been four years now, and her friends mean well when they say she should go through his closet and get rid of his things, but she can’t do it. She starts to go through his things and feels emotionally drained and unable to function.

Every year, on the anniversary of his death or his birthday, she feels the grief anew, like he died yesterday. The tears come easily when she is reminded of him.

If time heals all wounds…

Your loss may be recent or a long time ago, but you feel like you haven’t recovered.

You may have friends or family telling you it is time to “move on,” but there is no timeframe for how long grief lasts.

Just when you think you have “moved on,” something reminds you of the loss. It may be a picture, an item of clothing, a scent, or some other trigger.

How Therapy Helps

Grief can take many forms. It may be a death, a divorce, the loss of a friendship, a job, your health, or an opportunity. Grief looks different for everyone.

Talking about your loss to someone who understands and can walk by your side as you face your grief can help.

Friends or family can be judgmental, an many of my clients express that just having a listening ear is encouraging.

Together, we can look at what you can do to face your grief in a healthy manner.

Therapy will not make the grief “go away” but rather provide a companion as you navigate this uncharted course.

Results

Susan and I reminisced about her husband and looked at the changes she had experienced.

Susan realized she was not alone in her grief and began to feel the strength to go on.

Whatever loss you are experiencing, there is hope for healing. Give me a call at (231) 338-6173 or email me at pam@pamgrzech.com, and we’ll talk about how I can help.

*Names and stories are composite narratives and do not reflect actual clients.