Words that can help

On this page you will find a list of statements (affirmations) that you can use to help you through your grief.

Sometimes having a simple phrase to remember can help you during difficult moments.

You may use some of the statements below or create your own to help you as move through your grief and find your way into a new normal for you without your special person.

                                                                                                                                                               

I will let myself grieve in my own way.

I have the right to my own unique feelings.

I know grief is hard work and I take one step at a time.

                                     

I check in with my feelings every day.
I will let myself feel whatever I need to.
I can allow myself to feel anger.
    I am okay with feeling anger towards my special  person.
     I can allow myself to feel sadness.
I can experience fear and courage at the same time.

                                                                                                                                                     

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 I will feel lightness
in my heart again.

I know that not all of my life
will be painful.

 
                                      

I will remember
my special person
forever.

I talk about my special person so that other people do not forget.

More Words That Can Help

I have the right to talk about my grief.

I have the right to need other people to help me with my grief.

I trust myself.

I figure out who it is safe to share my grief with.
I can trust some people.

I can share my story with people I trust.

I can share memories with other people.

I can allow people to be kind to me.

I will be gentle with myself.

I am open to support from people who care about me.

I can communicate with my special person whenever
I want to.

I take care of my body so that I can handle my grief better.

I am a valuable and worthy person.

I do not have to do everything myself.

I seek out people who will listen to my pain.

I take care of myself.

I am able to commit to self-care while I grieve.

I work through my grief to get to the other side of it.

I take breaks from my grief and have fun.

I seek out space that is safe so that I can grieve.

It is not my fault that my special person died.

I will remember my special person forever.

I will talk about my special person so that other people do not forget.

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