Is Grief Making Life Harder To Navigate?

Grief has a way of knocking the wind out of you—whether you’re mourning a loved one, adjusting after a divorce, facing a major medical diagnosis, or trying to keep going while caring for an aging parent. You might find yourself surprised by waves of emotion or dreading moments that remind you of what (or who) you’ve lost. And sometimes it’s just plain hard to talk about any of this with people who don’t truly get it.

Loss can shift your sense of self. It can stir up the complicated stuff—anger, guilt, confusion, even numbness that makes you wonder if you’re “doing this wrong.” (You’re not.) Grief has no tidy timeline, and it rarely shows up the way we expect.

Trying to Find Your New Normal

You may be navigating things like:

• Emotions that feel too big or too unpredictable

• Trouble focusing or staying present

• Pulling away from routines, friends, or things you used to enjoy

• Changes in sleep or appetite

• Physical heaviness—fatigue, aches, that constant “off” feeling

And maybe you feel out of sync with others in your family or friend group. Maybe they’re grieving differently, moving faster (or slower), or avoiding the hard conversations altogether. It can make an already painful process feel even more isolating.

You Don’t Have To Go Through This Alone

Here’s the truth: grief is not something we “get over.” It’s something we learn to live with—and eventually, something we integrate into a meaningful life moving forward. That takes time, honesty, and support.

In my therapy room, we’re going to be real.
We’ll laugh when something is genuinely funny, swear if the moment calls for it, and sit together when the heaviness feels like too much to hold alone. I’m not a blank-stare therapist nodding from across the room. I’ll ask questions, offer thoughts, and help you understand what’s really happening inside you. Along the way, we’ll probably discover compassion for parts of you that have been carrying far too much for far too long.

This work can build clarity, confidence, and a deeper inner steadiness that lasts well beyond our sessions. I fully believe you can get there—and I’m committed to showing up with you every step of the way.

When You’re Ready

I see clients in my office in The Woodlands, Texas, and via telehealth for those who prefer to meet from home. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to navigate this new chapter, reaching out may be the first kind thing you’ve done for yourself in a long time.

You can use the scheduling tool on my website to get started, or reach out with questions. I’m here to help you find your footing again.