Stories from Others
Lived experiences of grief, shared openly
You don’t have to read these stories all at once.
It’s okay to skim, pause, or come back later.
Take what resonates. Leave the rest.
Why stories matter
One of the loneliest parts of grief is the sense that no one else quite understands what you’re living with.
Stories don’t fix that; but they can soften it.
Hearing how others carry loss can help us recognise ourselves.
Not because the details match, but because the feelings often do.
This space exists so grief doesn’t have to be carried in isolation.
What you’ll find here
The stories shared here are real experiences of grief, offered with honesty and care.
They may include:
love and longing
anger, guilt, or confusion
numbness, exhaustion, or relief
moments of connection alongside deep pain
There is no single way these stories unfold, and no message they are trying to teach.
They are not here to inspire, reassure, or offer answers.
They are here to be witnessed.
What you won’t find here
You won’t find:
timelines for healing
lessons or silver linings
pressure to “move on”
advice disguised as storytelling
These stories are not meant to show how grief should look.
They reflect how grief actually lives in people’s bodies, hearts, and days.
There is no right way to carry loss.
Reading with care
Some stories may resonate deeply.
Others may not … and that’s okay.
You are allowed to:
read slowly
skip parts
stop halfway through
leave and come back another time
Your capacity matters more than finishing anything.
Sharing your own story
Some people feel drawn to share their experience of grief.
Others don’t.
Both are valid.
If you choose to share, it’s not because your story needs to teach, heal, or help anyone.
It’s because it exists, and that is enough.
You might choose to:
A quiet permission
You don’t need to recognise yourself in every story.
If one line, one moment, or one feeling makes you think
“It’s not just me” …
that’s enough.