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Grief Is Sadness Set on Fire
When your heart burns and you feel like you’re going to die.
Grief is a complex and deeply personal emotion that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. The loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a job, or any other significant change or hardship can trigger it.
At its core, grief is sadness set on fire. It consumes us, burning brightly and intensely until it gradually burns itself out over time. It is a fire that outside forces cannot extinguish but must be allowed to run its course.
The grieving process is often described as a journey with its ups and downs, twists and turns. It is a journey we must take alone, but it is also a journey that we can share with the support and love of others.
Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but cannot. All that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go. ― Jamie Anderson
Grief can be overwhelming and all-consuming, and it is not uncommon for people to feel lost and alone as they navigate this complex emotion. However, it is paramount to…
