Anonymous 2

Morning,

I wanted to share a bit of my story. A couple years ago, I went through a really tough time. I lost someone close to me, and the grief just felt like it was swallowing me up. I didn’t really know how to deal with it, and I didn’t want to burden my family or friends. So I kinda just shut down for a while.

But slowly, I started trying to figure out little ways to feel better. Some days I would just sit outside and listen to the birds or take a short walk. Other days, I’d write in a journal about all the stuff I was feeling. It wasn’t a magic fix, but it helped to just start letting things out a little bit.

It’s taken me a long time to realize that healing isn’t about “getting over” the pain or pretending it’s all fine. I still miss that person every day, and I probly always will. But I’m learning that it’s okay to feel sad, and it’s okay to also let in some hope when I can.

I’m sharing this here because I know it can be hard to talk about grief and stress. It’s so easy to feel like you’re alone with it. I hope my story lets someone else know they’re not alone. Thanks for creating this place to share. It really means a lot..