Grief and Loss

One of the hardest parts of life is dealing with loss—whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, your health, or even your sense of safety. Grief is a natural response to loss, and it looks different for everyone. Some people might cry a lot, others might feel numb, angry, or like they're just going through the motions. There's no “right” way to grieve, and there's no set timeline.

With support from friends, family, or community, many people are able to slowly adjust and return to their daily lives. But for some, grief can feel overwhelming or like it just won’t go away. You might feel stuck or unsure of how to move forward. In those cases, talking to a counsellor can help you process what you’re going through and find your way toward a new kind of “normal.”

It’s also important to know about disenfranchised grief—a type of grief that isn’t always acknowledged or supported by others. This can happen when someone loses a pet, a friend (rather than a family member), breaks up from a relationship, or even a version of themselves or their future they imagined. Just because others don’t recognize the loss doesn’t mean it’s any less real or painful.

Whatever you're grieving, you don’t have to go through it alone. Support is available, and healing is possible—at your own pace, in your own way.