What is Acceptance in Grief, and How Can I Manage it?
Acceptance might look like a feeling of lightness in the body, a sense of understanding and acceptance of the reality of what happened (even if it isn’t something you would have chosen to happen), feeling a connection to your person.
How to Be With it: Take small steps. Notice the sunlight, the taste of your food, the sound of your own breath. Acceptance is not a destination; it’s a slow unfolding. Let yourself find moments of peace, even if they’re fleeting. You’re not leaving the loss behind - you’re learning to live alongside it.
Tangible, Creative Actions:
Plant a Memory Garden: Choose plants or flowers that remind you of your loved one. Tend to it as a living tribute.
Write a “New Chapter” Letter: Write a letter to yourself about how you want to move forward with your grief. What do you want to carry with you? What do you want to leave behind?
Create a Ritual of Release: Light a lantern and let it float away, scatter ashes in a meaningful place, or write a message on a rock and toss it into a body of water. Let it symbolize your willingness to carry the loss while still moving forward.
Grief doesn’t come with a map, but you don’t have to walk through it alone. I’m Laura Walton, LMFT and Founder of Grief on Purpose. I've created courses, resource bundles, and journals designed to give you tools, companionship, and a place to begin again. Whether you’re navigating the death of someone you love, carrying the weight of trauma, or simply looking for a gentle guide back to yourself, I'd be honored to help you. I am currently booking clients for both clinical and non-clinical modalities.
