Dear Grief, (courage)

Dear Grief,

Facing you requires a courage that is both daunting and profound. You come uninvited, bringing with you a storm of emotions and a deep sense of loss that shakes the very foundations of my being. Each day with you feels like a battle, not against you, but against the fear and vulnerability you evoke.

It takes immense bravery to confront the raw, unfiltered pain that accompanies you. In the quiet moments of solitude, when the weight of sorrow feels almost unbearable, I find myself standing on the precipice of my own courage. It's not a bold, grand gesture but rather a quiet, persistent resolve to face the truth of my emotions, to sit with the discomfort, and to allow myself to grieve fully.

Courage is not the absence of fear but the willingness to move forward despite it. It’s the strength to open my heart to the pain, knowing that in doing so, I am also opening myself up to healing. It’s the determination to face each day, even when it feels like a relentless struggle, and to keep moving, even when the path seems obscured by the fog of grief.

Your presence challenges me to be brave, to acknowledge that grief is a journey, not a destination. It asks me to trust in the process, to believe that there is meaning and growth on the other side of this profound sorrow. It compels me to honour my emotions, to allow myself to feel deeply, and to recognize that it is through this vulnerability that true strength is forged.

In this journey, courage is my companion. It is the quiet voice that tells me to keep going when the road ahead seems uncertain. It is the gentle reminder that I am stronger than I realize, and that facing my grief with openness and honesty will lead me to a place of understanding and peace.

Thank you for teaching me about bravery, for showing me that courage is not a destination but a continual practice. Through the trials and tribulations of grief, I am learning to embrace the courage within me, and in doing so, I am finding my way forward.

With bravery,

me