Grief Strikes Everyone in a Personal Way

Sense of loss is never gone and affects each person differently as years pass

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Grieving is a deeply personal process, yet it is often misunderstood and surrounded by myths that can make the journey harder for those stressed to the max.

While some people find comfort in traditional expressions of sorrow such as crying or talking with loved ones, others might grieve in quieter, less visible ways.

Whether through art, journaling or spending time alone, there is no “right” way to grieve. What matters is finding what feels most authentic to each person affected.

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Everyone has dealt with grief, including Sharon D’Agostino. She founded the story-sharing platform, SayItForwardNow, and cohosts #ThePowerOfStories podcast with Yodit Kifle. D’Agostino also leads monthly online Women’s Circles open to all women.

She talked with “unconventional doctor” Michelle Frank during a SayftyChat about grieving.

“Lately, I have been grieving about the violence in the world,” D’Agostino said. “Honestly, I sometimes still find myself grieving for my beloved parents who crossed from this life to the…