When you’re grieving, losing track of the essentials for your own well-being becomes all too easy as you just try to survive the onslaught of emotion that loss brings. Grief is hard, and entering a new year without your person can feel impossible. Shifting the focus of your world to bring your energy toward the things that matter to you may feel both radical and sorely needed, but it’s also at the heart of getting your priorities sorted.

Your grief is yours to deal with, from start to finish, and it can be hard to compare or confront the gravity of that head-on. But where do you begin to grieve in identifying who you are after grief has taken your world by storm? How can you own your grief or find yourself after loss? We are offering some tips to help support and guide you through the grieving process.

In the early days of grief, even the smallest lifeline can make all the difference. Unfortunately, there is no lifeline to be thrown when we are struggling through a new loss. If you’ve found yourself here, you have our condolences. Grieving is a solitary experience and is different for every person, in every loss.