Narcissism Glossary
Mourning the relationship and what was lost (grieving)
💧 Grieving is the recovery process of mourning what the relationship's end took — the time, the trust, the future you expected — and fully accepting and releasing it.
Time to feel the sadness completely, and to cry as much as you need, is itself essential to recovery.
Time to feel the sadness completely, and to cry as much as you need, is itself essential to recovery.
Often seen in situations like these
😭 It grieves you that the good days can't return; the reality of the ending aches alongside.
💭 Tears come for the lost years, and for the self that was wounded.
💭 Tears come for the lost years, and for the self that was wounded.
When this happens, try this
💡 No need to rush yourself with "I should be over this by now." Hold each thing this relationship cost you, gently, and give yourself all the time the sadness needs to pass.