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2026 Reading Challenge

The Grief Experience Quotes

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“If not, a person might find himself standing at a funeral, spinning a false narrative to mask a guilty conscience.”
― Lisa Millis
tags: grief, grief-and-loss, grief-quotes, grieving, the-grief-experience
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“I felt trapped and hopeless. I didn’t know how to alleviate the distress from the memories. I was lost in how to treat myself.”
― Rebecca Johnson
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“Everything changed. I changed. And the trajectory of my life was guided by that moment.”
― Rebecca Rainstrom
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“I leaned into the world without my dad and the hope of him returning. As I began to wake up and to feel again, I realized everything my father had ever taught me was for this moment – that he was preparing me for this moment his entire life.”
― Rebecca Rainstrom
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“It never occurred to me that the overwhelming emotional and physical impact was still yet to come.”
― Tiffany Thomas
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“It’s crucial to emphasize that grief defies a linear path and cannot be confined to a predetermined timeline for “moving on” from a loss. Instead, grief becomes a lifelong journey, transforming and evolving in diverse ways as you integrate it into your life and carry it with you through time.”
― Kelly Daugherty
tags: grief, grief-and-healing, grief-and-loss, grief-quotes, grieving, the-grief-experience
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“While grief can be arduous and painful, it also holds the potential for profound transformation and meaning. Within the realm of grief, we discover wisdom, savor life’s precious moments, tap into our inner strength and resilience in the face of adversity.”
― Kelly Daugherty
tags: grief, grief-and-healing, grief-and-loss, grief-quotes, grieving, the-grief-experience
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“After a year of faithful and deliberate journaling, the pain has eased, and each day has gotten a little brighter.”
― Kirby Kay Clark
tags: grief, grief-and-healing, grief-and-loss, grief-quotes, grieving, the-grief-experience
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“When I see the brightness in the colors of a rainbow, though, it brings me an immediate sense of peace, comfort, and calm.”
― Kirby Kay Clark
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“As humans in mourning, we often find comfort and encouragement in symbolism. Small, everyday things or occurrences we encounter may remind us of all the good times and experiences we've had with deceased loved ones.”
― Kirby Kay Clark
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“Slowly, I noticed trees changing colors. I saw ants carry twice their weight. I hadn't paid attention to most of this before, and now, it helped with a mental nap from the chaos of my mom.”
― Kristi Capriglione
tags: grief, grief-and-healing, grief-and-loss, grief-quotes, grieving, the-grief-experience
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“Silence held us in the safety of life being paused.”
― Kristi Capriglione
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“Over time, a mindfulness practice builds our endurance to sit with the uncomfortable, the pain, and everything else that comes with grief.”
― Kristi Capriglione
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“Moving in nature was rebooting my brain.”
― Lisa Millis
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“He remained silent and we stayed on the phone that way, listening to each other breathe, until he finally said, "I can't do this anymore.”
― Lisa Millis
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“Grief is lonely because no one has the exact same relationship with even a common person lost, and I was a thousand miles from anyone who knew her and from the community in Oklahoma that experienced this together.”
― Misti Klarenbeek-McKenna
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“I’ve come to see grief as a both/and experience. April reflects this: it’s both a beautiful time as spring emerges and it has a weight to it from the reminder that another year has passed without my closest friend.”
― Misti Klarenbeek-McKenna
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“I have always kept journals. It’s helped me name and express the emotions I didn’t feel I could express elsewhere.”
― Misti Klarenbeek-McKenna
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“I found myself shutting down and not talking to anyone about my feelings. I was stuck in a mindset of not upsetting anyone further. A mindset-based assumption that I hurt other people by sharing my difficult feelings. Today I understand people need feelings brought up to be connected.”
― Rebecca Johnson
tags: grief, grief-and-loss, grief-quotes, grieving, the-grief-experience
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“Finding a treatment that incorporated all components of a memory;
images, thoughts, feelings, and body sensations worked. It helped me find
relief and hope for an enjoyable life.”
― Rebecca Johnson
tags: grief, grief-and-healing, grief-and-loss, grief-quotes, grieving, the-grief-experience
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“Grief is never easy. Grief never gets smaller. But we can learn ways to stand taller in our grief.”
― Rebecca Rainstrom
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“Everyone I’ve loved and lost has left an imprint on my soul. I’ve learned from their lives, and the pain of losing them has inspired tremendous growth in me.”
― Susan Settler
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“When confronted with death, I learn to value life and experience a deeper, more meaningful spiritual connection. I view life as a training ground for the soul and the experience of death as part of the lesson plan.”
― Susan Settler
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“Ultimately, healing and growth can come from allowing the loss to inspire and transform us. In this way, we maintain the connection with our loved ones. We give meaning to their journey on this Earth, and on some level, they live on through us.”
― Susan Settler
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“The shell of protection I built up was starting to crack.”
― Tiffany Thomas
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“The loss of my marriage didn’t have to mean the loss of me.”
― Tiffany Thomas
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“As a society, we remain ill-prepared to understand and empathize with the grieving process, struggling to find the right words and provide meaningful support.”
― Kelly Daugherty
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“Those who have yet to encounter profound loss grapple to comprehend the emotional, mental, cognitive, physical, and spiritual toll it exacts.”
― Kelly Daugherty
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“Grief doesn’t adhere to a predetermined timeline. It’s not a condition to overcome but rather a process to be integrated into our lives, something we learn to coexist with.”
― Kelly Daugherty
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“While grief can feel isolating, it’s essential to remember that others have traversed similar terrains and understand the intricate nuances of the grieving process.”
― Kelly Daugherty
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