Coping with Grief and Loss
Posted: 15 Jun 2025, 17:51
Hey guys, hope you're all doing alright. I've been thinking lately about grief and loss—something we all go thru at some point, but it's still so tough to handle when it hits. A few years ago, I lost my grandma who I was super close to. It shook me more than I expected, y'know? I tried to just move on and busy myself with everyday stuff, like work, friends, movies, hikes (my usual go-to's), but I've learned that grief has its own kinda rules.
One thing I realized is there's no real shortcut thru grief. You gotta let yourself feel what you feel. For me, cooking became a huge help. Grandma was the world's best cook (at least to me, lol), and whenever I'd miss her, I'd try cooking her best recipes. At first, it made me sad, but soon enough, it became comforting—like keeping her memory alive and staying connected. I also got into hiking even more, hitting the trails to clear my head and have some quiet time. Being in nature really helped me digest everything.
Also, don't be shy about leaning on your support system. Friends and family are there for a reason, and talking things out helped me way more than keeping it bottled up. Even just sharing silly stories about her and laughing about old memories made things feel lighter.
These days, I still miss my grandma tons, but the pain definitely feels less sharp. It's more like a sweet nostalgia. I guess I'm saying, just take your time, be patient with yourself, and focus on what brings you comfort and connection.
Anyway, just wanted to share my two cents. Hope it helps someone out there who's struggling. Sending good vibes your way.
One thing I realized is there's no real shortcut thru grief. You gotta let yourself feel what you feel. For me, cooking became a huge help. Grandma was the world's best cook (at least to me, lol), and whenever I'd miss her, I'd try cooking her best recipes. At first, it made me sad, but soon enough, it became comforting—like keeping her memory alive and staying connected. I also got into hiking even more, hitting the trails to clear my head and have some quiet time. Being in nature really helped me digest everything.
Also, don't be shy about leaning on your support system. Friends and family are there for a reason, and talking things out helped me way more than keeping it bottled up. Even just sharing silly stories about her and laughing about old memories made things feel lighter.
These days, I still miss my grandma tons, but the pain definitely feels less sharp. It's more like a sweet nostalgia. I guess I'm saying, just take your time, be patient with yourself, and focus on what brings you comfort and connection.
Anyway, just wanted to share my two cents. Hope it helps someone out there who's struggling. Sending good vibes your way.
