Grief and Loss

Pain

What will I do now the kids have left home?

Feelings

I feel like I’ve lost my identity and feel purposeless.

Gain

I knew it was coming and I’m so happy that they’re now adults with the confidence and skills to move on. I just worry for them still but I guess that’s being a Mum !! I need to turn into my future now and rediscover who I am, what drives me, me and motivates me and makes me happy so I can fill my life with all of those things and activities. I can create what I need to keep moving forward. My future is on me and I need to get in the driving seat of my life.

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Pain

I’ve moved to a new city lost my confidence and feel unsure of how to start again.

Feelings

Fear, anxiety, loss, excitement.

Gain

I’m excited about being here and it’s so great that work is supporting me and so I hope I can hack it! I miss my friends back home and want to be proud of the decision I’ve made. Meeting all these new faces and just finding my way around the city is scary. I want to feel confident in getting into the vibe here, that I’m worth their investment in me and building and great future. I’ll take it one step at a time.

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Pain

I’m coping with the loss of my dad and feel so sad. My thoughts are in the past and I’m focused on what I’ve lost.

Feelings

Grief, loss, sadness, fear

Gain

I loved my dad and definitely don’t want to forget him but I can honor him and feel him in my heart each and every day. I can shift my thoughts to the future and live a life where he’d be proud of who I am.

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