Grief: living with the space someone left behind
Grief is a natural response to loss — but the ways we try to cope with it can sometimes keep the pain stuck. In this article, I explore the common traps of grief, including emotional suppression, overthinking, withdrawal, and reassurance-seeking, and explains why healing begins not by avoiding pain, but by learning how to move through it.
The Lingering Wound: When the Past Refuses to Let Go
Experiencing trauma can leave a lasting imprint on a person’s life, creating a distinct "before" and "after." Pain, fear, anger, guilt, and shame may persist long after the event, particularly when coping strategies like avoidance or trying to forget only intensify distress.
Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD, but those who do often get trapped in unhelpful patterns that reinforce fear, flashbacks, nightmares, or emotional numbness. These strategies can contribute to anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
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