When we are grieving we are often surprised by how many different emotions and feelings we have and how strong they feel. Sometimes they can be so strong that they frighten us, we don’t know what to do with them or what will help. Emotions can change very quickly but at the same time when we are feeling down it can seem as if we will feel like that for ever.
It can feel like everything has changed and that nothing will every feel the same way again. People often treat you differently than before the person died and you may be expected to behave in a certain way.
You might be trying to be strong for other people but it can be very difficult to put a name on what you are feeling. Finding good ways to express your emotions and let them out is important. Bottling them up can make things worse and cause us more problems.
Remember that feelings can and do change. Why not create a poster, drawing or poem to remind you that things will change and better times will come again?