
Grief
Grief is not a burden to be hidden. It is not a weakness to be ashamed of. It is the deepest proof that love existed, that something beautiful once touched your life. So let yourself feel it. Let yourself mourn. Let yourself remember.
Author Unknown
5/6/20251 min read


"Grief is not just an emotion—it’s an unraveling, a space where something once lived but is now gone. It carves through you, leaving a hollow ache where love once resided.
In the beginning, it feels unbearable, like a wound that will never close. But over time, the raw edges begin to mend. The pain softens, but the imprint remains—a quiet reminder of what once was. The truth is, you never truly "move on." You move with it. The love you had does not disappear; it transforms. It lingers in the echoes of laughter, in the warmth of old memories, in the silent moments where you still reach for what is no longer there. And that’s okay.
Grief is not a burden to be hidden. It is not a weakness to be ashamed of. It is the deepest proof that love existed, that something beautiful once touched your life. So let yourself feel it. Let yourself mourn. Let yourself remember.
There is no timeline, no “right” way to grieve. Some days will be heavy, and some will feel lighter. Some moments will bring unexpected waves of sadness, while others will fill you with gratitude for the love you were lucky enough to experience.
Honor your grief, for it is sacred. It is a testament to the depth of your heart. And in time, through the pain, you will find healing—not because you have forgotten, but because you have learned how to carry both love and loss together".
~ Anonymous (author unknown)
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Kate Leotta from Swan Song Journey acknowledges First Nations People, the Traditional Custodians of the lands in South East Qld (and beyond) on which I live and work. I honour their deep, enduring connections to land, sea, and community.
From my heart, I pay my respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and to all the families who hold the stories, wisdom, and strength of culture—Grandparents, Mums and Dads, Aunties, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, and Kin. I recognise and stand in solidarity with Brotherboys, Sistergirls, and all members of the LGBTQIA+ community and the FPDN within First Nations cultures.
Sovereignty was never ceded—this always was, and always will be, First Nations People's land.