“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” – C.S. Lewis

“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.” – C.S. Lewis

This quote from C.S. Lewis’s A Grief Observed perfectly captures one of the most disorienting aspects of loss. When we grieve, we expect sadness, tears, maybe even anger. But fear? That often comes as a shock.

It’s the fear of forgetting, the fear of change, the fear of a future that now looks entirely different. It’s the anxiety about navigating a world without the person who was once a constant. It’s the unsettling feeling of being vulnerable, of having a piece of your own foundation suddenly missing.

If you’re experiencing grief, know that this sensation of fear is a normal, albeit unsettling, part of the process. You are not alone in feeling this complex mix of emotions. Be gentle with yourself. Reach out for support when you need it.

Let’s normalize these less-talked-about facets of grief. ❤️

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