@michele_bordonaro: There's a moment in grief that can catch you off guard—when you realize you're getting used to living without them. Instead of feeling proud, you feel guilty. At first, surviving seemed impossible. Every morning, decision, and ordinary moment was a painful reminder of their absence. But somehow, things began to shift. You learned to navigate on your own, developed new routines, and made decisions without automatically reaching for the phone. Then one day, you realize: "I'm getting used to this." Not because you wanted to, or because you stopped missing them, but because life kept happening, and you had to find a way to live it. This realization can hurt, making you wonder: Am I moving on? Am I forgetting? Shouldn't this still feel impossible? Here's something important to remember: Getting used to someone's absence isn't the same as being okay with their death. It's about learning to live in a reality you never chose. You can become more capable of navigating your days and still wish with everything you have that they were here. You can build new routines while still treasuring the old ones. You can laugh more often and still miss them deeply. Adapting to life after loss isn't a betrayal of the life you shared. It’s something you may find yourself doing even as you continue to grieve. Have you ever felt guilty because living without your person started to feel a little more familiar? 🤍 Grieve fully. Live fully. — Michele Bordonaro Certified Grief Coach | Grief Guide #Grief #YearTwoOfGrief #LifeAfterLoss #GriefAndGuilt #GriefSupport

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