“I used to feel afraid of the future, always assuming the worst. But now I've realized that my worst fears have already… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“I would still rather feel things and live life to the fullest rather than hide in a cave and attempt to protect… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“I began to recognize that there was a part of me that was stronger than I ever could have imagined. I didn't… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“Some of the choices you make might not always turn out to be the best ones, but at least you are learning… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“It is okay to release your feelings when you feel the waves coming. It's all part of the process of having to… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“The intense roller coaster of emotions will gradually lesson over time. But there is no timeframe for the grieving process, and it… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“In the first year of my grief, there were times when I felt like hiding my personal story of loss and other… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“The truth is, we never know what life will bring us and we don't have as much control as we might think… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“I believe I gather strength from the generations of women who came before me - that together we all hold the suffering… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“We never truly "get over" a loss, but we can move forward and evolve from it.” — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“Journeying through grief is one of the most "normal human" experiences you can have. Nevertheless, all too frequently the heartbroken seem to… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“Mothering while grieving should involve being understanding and keeping a gentle attitude toward yourself as you work to balance your own needs… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“Once you have walked down the grief path, what you have gained on your journey may turn into invaluable advice for someone… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“It's my own deep-rooted feeling that our souls never truly die and that life continues in some way. I know I need… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“Each loss brings growth with it, and learning to handle new experiences and taking charge of your needs is part of the… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“You have to do what feels right for you. Do not let anyone influence you otherwise. It is your mind, your heart,… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
Learning to live again wholeheartedly includes letting love flow freely in and out of your heart — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“It is important to recognize when you have been detached from life for too long. The fact is you are still alive,… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“It is true that the grief journey is very lonely, but it is also up to you to decide just how lonely… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“I began to feel that nature itself was nurturing me, reminding me that life still offered beauty and calm, and that I… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“Everything assumes a different intensity when you are feeling the pain of loss. Be prepared. A minor annoyance that you might once… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“A feeling of pleasure or solace can be so hard to find when you are in the depths of your grief. Sometimes… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“There is nothing like feeling truly "awake" and aware of my life and what it means to me. So I look ahead… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“I used to feel afraid of the future, always assuming the worst. But now I've realized that my worst fears have already happened, and… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“I would still rather feel things and live life to the fullest rather than hide in a cave and attempt to protect myself from… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“I began to recognize that there was a part of me that was stronger than I ever could have imagined. I didn't know how… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“Some of the choices you make might not always turn out to be the best ones, but at least you are learning as you… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“It is okay to release your feelings when you feel the waves coming. It's all part of the process of having to let go… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“The intense roller coaster of emotions will gradually lesson over time. But there is no timeframe for the grieving process, and it will not… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“In the first year of my grief, there were times when I felt like hiding my personal story of loss and other times when… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“The truth is, we never know what life will bring us and we don't have as much control as we might think we have.… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“Remember to view yourself and your humanness with a kind heart.” — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“I believe I gather strength from the generations of women who came before me - that together we all hold the suffering of the… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“We never truly "get over" a loss, but we can move forward and evolve from it.” — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
“Journeying through grief is one of the most "normal human" experiences you can have. Nevertheless, all too frequently the heartbroken seem to feel alienated… — Elizabeth Berrien Copy Share Image
