If there’s one thing I’ve learned—both in uniform and in life—it’s that grief doesn’t follow a schedule. It doesn’t ask for permission, and it sure doesn’t wait until we’re “ready.” Whether you’ve lost a loved one, experienced a major life change, or are still trying to name what that empty feeling is inside, grief shows up—and sometimes, it stays longer than we’d like.
You may have heard the old saying, “Time heals all wounds.” But let me be honest with you: time alone doesn’t heal—it’s what we do with that time that matters.
And that’s where grief coaching comes in.
Grief Doesn’t Always Look Like Tears
Grief isn’t always crying on the couch or wearing black for weeks. Sometimes grief looks like overworking. Sometimes it’s isolation. Sometimes it’s snapping at loved ones or feeling numb when we should be happy.
Grief coaching gives you a space to be honest about where you are—without judgment. It’s a space to say, “I’m not okay,” and not feel weak for it.
I’ve worked with people who’ve carried silent grief for years—losses they never fully processed. Parents. Partners. Friendships. Even a version of themselves they lost along the way. With grief coaching, they found not only support but the permission to start healing, one step at a time.
So What Can Grief Coaching Do?
Grief coaching is not therapy. I won’t diagnose you, and I don’t promise quick fixes. But what I can offer is compassionate guidance, a structured path forward, and someone who’s walking right beside you as you move through the storm.
Here’s how grief coaching can help:
1. Name the Pain
Sometimes we’re grieving something we haven’t fully acknowledged. Coaching helps you identify and understand your unique experience of loss—so you can stop carrying it in silence.
2. Learn to Sit With It—Then Grow From It
We won’t rush past the pain. But we won’t stay stuck in it either. Together, we’ll process the emotions, honor your loss, and start exploring how to move forward with purpose.
3. Set Gentle, Personal Goals
In grief coaching, we don’t push—we pace. I’ll help you set realistic, heartfelt goals that align with your values. Whether it’s rebuilding daily routines, improving relationships, or simply finding energy to face the day—we move forward with grace.
4. Reclaim Joy Without Guilt
This is a big one. So many people feel guilty about smiling again, laughing again, or dreaming again. But healing doesn’t mean forgetting. Coaching helps you see that joy and grief can live in the same heart—and that both are valid.
Why Go Through This Alone When You Don’t Have To?
I know how strong you are. But even the strongest of us need support sometimes. Grief coaching isn’t about fixing you—it’s about walking with you. It’s about building a future that honors your past while making room for hope again.
If you’re carrying grief—recent or long buried—know that it doesn’t have to define your life. Healing forward is possible. Not by forgetting, but by remembering with love and choosing to live again.
You’re not alone. And you don’t have to heal in silence. Let’s take the next step—together.
