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Deal with it now so you don’t have to deal with it for the rest of your life
Staying Busy
Sometimes, it can be easy to roll back into work and daily life after a loss; it might even be healthy at times. But there are also times when we focus so much on living our daily lives and tending to our responsibilities that we forget to grieve. Eventually, our neglect and time we didn’t spend grieving come back to find us.
External Pressure
There are also times we roll right back into life because we feel pressured by others – whether it’s work, family, or friends. We might feel we aren’t allowed to grieve and need to be “strong” or appear “unaffected.”
Don’t Put Your Healing On The Back Burner
It’s okay to grieve. It’s okay to take time off from work to do this. Work will always be there waiting for you when you’re ready. But your mental health and heart should never be put on the back burner for work and responsibilities.
When you lose someone, take time and space to grieve in your own way. There is no wrong or right way, but there is a better way, which is taking time to feel and deal with the pain so you don’t have to live with the pain for the rest of your life.
This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.