When we’re grieving, we’re often afraid to allow ourselves to feel everything that comes with the loss—not just the full range of sadness (isolation, emptiness, powerlessness…), but also anger, worry, confusion, betrayal, and more.
Good points here. “Feeling the feelings” has been the most important thing for me in living with grief. And I agree, channeling feelings into creativity can be a way of feeling and moving through them. It doesn’t have to be writing or art to show anyone, it’s the act of creativity itself. At least that’s what has been helpful for me.
Yes! Absolutely. I do think sometimes it’s useful to know someone will read/see your art and respond with sympathy and support; that is a way of being seen and known, understood and valued. But it truly depends on what works best for you.
Good points here. “Feeling the feelings” has been the most important thing for me in living with grief. And I agree, channeling feelings into creativity can be a way of feeling and moving through them. It doesn’t have to be writing or art to show anyone, it’s the act of creativity itself. At least that’s what has been helpful for me.
Yes! Absolutely. I do think sometimes it’s useful to know someone will read/see your art and respond with sympathy and support; that is a way of being seen and known, understood and valued. But it truly depends on what works best for you.