Grief doesn't follow a schedule, and it isn't limited to death. Divorce, retirement, a friendship that fell apart, losing a version of your life you expected to have: these transitions carry real loss, and the feelings that come with them can be disorienting, isolating, and far more complicated than the people around you might expect.
What therapy offers is somewhere to move through grief at your own pace, without pressure to be over it or to look on the bright side. Sessions might involve exploring what you've lost and what it meant to you, building a network of support you can actually lean on, and experimenting with practices like journaling or mindfulness that help you stay present without feeling swept away. Healing doesn't mean forgetting. It means carrying what matters forward without being immobilized by it.