Edy Nathan, MA, LCSW, CST

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The imprint of grief lives within us, it is one of our greatest teachers and it awakens us in ways we cannot imagine. Living With Loss: The Psychology of Grief, Trauma, and Emotional Healing youtu.be/TRLcI3VU_K0?si… via @YouTube

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I can hold my grief with tenderness. Grace is the moment you realize you’ve survived. It’s holding both loss and love in the same breath. Grief doesn’t vanish—but you learn to live with it, honoring what was and what is. What does grace in grief mean to you?

I’m not ‘over’ it. But I’m okay. Resolution in grief isn’t forgetting—it’s carrying love and loss without being weighed down. A gentle shift where memories bring warmth, not just pain. Healing doesn’t erase grief; it makes space for both sorrow and peace.

Who am I becoming through this? Grief reshapes us. We begin to re-pattern, finding new ways to live with loss. It’s not moving on—it’s integrating what’s changed. Your loss is part of your story, but it doesn’t define you. How has grief changed how you see yourself or the world?

I’m learning to release, not forget. Forgiveness in grief isn’t about erasing pain—it’s making peace with what was, what wasn’t, and what can’t be. Maybe it’s forgiving yourself, or others who didn’t show up. Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself. What does it mean to you in grief?

The sadness feels endless. Sadness is at the heart of grief. It comes in waves or lingers. It doesn’t mean you’re stuck—it means you’re honoring what was lost. Grief is love with nowhere to go. Let it move through you. How do you allow sadness without judgment? Let’s share.

I keep replaying what I should’ve done. Regret, guilt, and shame can weigh heavy in grief. “What if I had said more? Done more?” These thoughts are normal—but they don’t define your love. You did the best you could. Be kind to yourself. What words of compassion do you need today?

I never expected grief to make me this angry. Grief isn’t just sadness—it can be rage and despair too. You might feel angry at yourself, the world, even the person you lost. It’s okay. Your anger is valid. Let it move through you, not consume you. Have you felt unexpected anger in grief?

What if I never feel okay again? Grief can stir fear and anxiety—about the future, identity, or “doing it right.” The unknown can feel like too much. But here’s the truth: You don’t need all the answers. One breath, one moment at a time. That’s enough. What grounds you when anxiety hits?

“I can’t focus. I feel heavy. I just want to be left alone.” Grief can drain your energy, cloud your focus, and push you to withdraw. The Three D’s—Distraction, Depression, Detachment—are all normal. If you’re zoning out or isolating, you’re not alone. Healing takes time. Which D hits hardest for you?

Who am I without them? Grief isn’t just about losing someone—it’s about losing who you were with them. Caregiver, friend, partner… Role Confusion is when identity unravels. Painful, yes—but it can also be a doorway to rediscovery. Have you felt a shift in identity after loss?

I feel nothing. And that scares me. The first phase of grief is Emotional Armor—numbness, denial, or shutdown. It’s not weakness. It’s your mind protecting you. Disconnection is part of grief’s dance. Be gentle with yourself. Have you ever felt emotionally shut down?

What if grief isn’t something to “get over” but something to move with? The 11 phases aren’t rules. They’re reminders that grief is personal. Numbness, anger, even laughter—none of it means you’re doing it wrong. The goal isn’t escape. It’s grace and self-compassion. Where are you today?

Grief isn’t a one-way street. It loops and spirals, returning you to places you thought you’d left behind. The 11 phases remind us: grief isn’t linear. You might feel numb, angry, sad, forgiving—all in one day.There’s no “right” way. Just your way. Have you been there?

I can hold my grief with tenderness. Grace is the moment you realize you’ve survived. It’s holding loss and love in the same breath. Grief may not disappear, but you learn to live alongside it—honoring what was and what is. What does grace in grief mean to you?

What if a newsletter felt like a pause, not a ping? I'm sending one message a month—just a minute of soul care: grief, love, breath, rest. Here's my invitation. 💌 youtu.be/xAslM4LB6DM Subscribe here: edynathan.com #GriefWork #IntentionalLiving

This was a great conversation about "How To Become Aware Of Your Emotions In Your Relationship". Listen here: youtube.com/watch?v=F14Ux4…

@ToniLepeska Toni, please forgive my delay. What a beautiful remembrance. Movement, especially in nature, can be such a gentle way to connect with grief. The body holds what words cannot. I imagine your parents walk with you in those quiet moments. 🌿

@edynathan1 Early in my grief, I quietly cried at the end of class during resting pose. I still exercise, esp in nature, where I think of my parents and happy times.

Even if your mind forgets the date, your body remembers. Anniversaries of loss can bring waves of grief without warning. Your body is wise. Mark the date. Light a candle. Take a walk. Let your body guide you in honoring what it remembers. How will you honor your body? #GriefAnniversary #EmbodiedMemory #ItsGrief #EdyNathan

@DavidEEdey Thank you, David! This was a wonderful conversation.

Let’s talk about GRIEF—the conversation nobody wants to have, but everyone will face. I just had an amazing chat with therapist and author @edynathan1 of “It’s Grief: The Dance of Self Discovery Through Trauma and Loss. Listen here:bit.ly/4drWWHn