Losing a loved one can change everything. Maybe the person has already passed, or the farewell lies ahead – but already nothing feels the same. Grief wears many faces: emptiness, anger, guilt, disorientation – as unique as we are.

Many people experience thoughts or feelings like these in times of grief:

• “I’m functioning – but inside, I feel numb.”
• The world keeps turning, but mine has stopped.
• I feel anger, guilt, or relief – and wonder if that’s okay.
• People around me expect things to get better by now.
• I don’t know how to face the imminent death of someone I love.
• I’m afraid of the goodbye – and at the same time feel the need to be strong.
• Grief comes in waves – often when I least expect it.
• Memories flood me – or I feel like I can’t feel anything at all.
• I wonder how life can “go on” – or if that’s even possible.
• I long for someone who is just there – without platitudes or expectations.

In systemic therapy, grief is allowed – just as it is. We create space for what wants to be said – or remain silent. Together, we find ways to live with the loss, integrate memories, and take brave new steps – without having to suppress the past.