What Grief Taught Me About Healing
2026 Book 5: Grief Is a Sneaky Bitch by Lisa Keefauver is one of those books you don't realize you need until you've read it. 🤎
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It reminded me that grief doesn't follow a timeline, a checklist, or anyone else's expectations.
Grief can definitely be sneaky. It has a way of showing up when you least expect it. A song that comes on, a smell, a random Tuesday, driving somewhere... and just out of the blue, there goes grief 👋🏽 reminding you of your loss.
One of the things I appreciated most about this book is that it doesn't try to "fix" grief. Instead, it gives you permission to experience it without shame or judgment.
One takeaway that really resonated with me is that grief often changes what we need.....and it's okay for our boundaries to change too.
Sometimes that means saying no without guilt. Sometimes it means protecting your energy. Sometimes it means stepping away from people or situations that require more than you have to give.
Honor the boundaries your healing requires. And extend yourself the same compassion you would offer someone you love.
Healing isn't forgetting. It's learning how to carry love and loss at the same time. 🤎
Grief is truly one of life's most profound experiences, and reading 'Grief Is a Sneaky Bitch' has deepened my understanding in ways I hadn't expected. One thing I’ve personally noticed is how grief can strike unexpectedly — a simple scent, a favorite song, or even a mundane moment during the day can open the floodgates. This book resonated with me because it doesn't try to 'fix' grief or offer unrealistic timelines; instead, it embraces grief's complexity and messiness, giving you space to feel without shame. Over time, I realized that grieving changes not only what we feel but also what we need. It’s okay — and necessary — to protect your energy, which might mean saying no more often or stepping back from situations that drain you. This shift in boundaries doesn’t come easily but honoring it is essential for true healing. It’s about treating yourself with the same kindness you'd offer a dear friend going through loss. Healing, as the author highlights, doesn’t mean forgetting the person or experience that caused the grief. It’s truly about learning to carry both love and loss at once, integrating grief into your life rather than pushing it away. Through sharing my own journey, I hope others understand that grief can be a sneaky but natural companion on the path to healing, deserving compassion and patience along every step.
