Grief is a Journey, Not a Destination Grief never truly ends… but it transforms. It is a passage, not a place to remain. Grief does not signify weakness, nor does it reflect a lack of faith—it is simply the cost of love. If you have lost someone or something dear to you, if you are carrying the weight of deep sorrow, or if you are finding your way through it, know this: You are not alone. At first, everything freezes. Time stands still. The world feels unrecognizable—that is shock. Then, as life begins to move again, denial sets in. You may find yourself struggling to accept the loss, searching for ways to escape the reality of it. When escape no longer soothes the ache, frustration and anger may take over. You may feel lost, questioning why this had to happen. This can lead to bargaining, an attempt to rewrite the past, to change what cannot be changed. When those attempts fail, the weight of it all may settle in as depression, making the grief feel even heavier. But know this: Every ...