Mourning relationships ending and celebrating new beginnings

When a close relationship ends for whatever reason, it can feel like a death. It’s important to give yourself the space to mourn and grieve the loss. Working through the grief process is a part of the healing process.

At the same time, it’s totally ok to grieve AND be aware that the ending of a relationship can also be a rebirth. It’s ok to look toward the future and take small steps toward what is in front of you.

After my divorce, I went through a very long and necessary grief period in order to process a multitude of issues and emotions I either hadn’t been processesing prior, or hadn’t been aware of. Giving myself the time and space to grieve was so important, and helped me learn a lot about myself and my needs. At the same time, I was also able to celebrate the things that this new beginning and new chapter in my life was giving me. That was a little harder to do, honestly, AND those bright spots were there and I didn’t discount them. I let them live along side the grief as I processed. Doing that helped move me forward along with processing the grief.

Endings can be difficult and beautiful. New beginnings can be difficult and beautiful. There is room for it all as your work through it. Be kind to all sides of your feelings and emotions.