Dear friend,
I want to begin by saying how deeply sorry I am for your loss. There are no easy words in times like these, but I hope what I share can offer a little comfort as you navigate your grief.
When we lose someone we’ve loved with all our heart—a dear friend, a companion through life’s moments—it can feel as though the world has stopped. The sadness can settle into us in ways that make even the simplest things feel heavy. This is because the people we love don’t just walk beside us—they live within us. They shape our thoughts, influence our feelings, and leave their mark on how we see the world.
So when they’re gone, it’s not just their absence we feel—it’s the sense that a part of us is missing, too. That’s what grief truly is: the slow, aching process of saying goodbye to someone who became a part of our soul.
And on days that once brought joy—birthdays, holidays, anniversaries—their absence may feel especially sharp. These moments can reopen wounds we thought had begun to heal.
Please know, grief has no timetable. There is no right way or pace. Over time, and with gentleness toward yourself, your heart will begin to carry the pain differently. Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting. In fact, as we slowly release the pain, we make space for their memory to live in us in a new, quieter way.
They don’t disappear—they become part of our story, guiding us softly, sometimes even helping us grow in ways we never imagined.
Be patient with your heart. It’s doing the hard, sacred work of healing. And remember, you are not alone.
With warmth and understanding,
Little-pencil – your Caring Friend
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