Grief and loss: What can I say?

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline — so why do we expect it to?In this episode, I explore the reality of grief and loss — and the ways it can change how we think, feel, and move through the world.Clients often describe grief as overwhelming, unpredictable, and deeply personal. From physical symptoms like exhaustion and nausea, to emotional experiences such as shock, numbness, and waves of feeling that come without warning — grief can impact every part of us.We also talk about:Why there are no “right” words when someone is grievingHow well-meaning comments can sometimes feel difficult to hearThe pressure of unspoken timelines and expectations around griefWhat it really means to support someone — even when you don’t know what to sayA powerful client reflection compares grief to a wave — intense, consuming, and disorientating at first, before slowly becoming something quieter, more manageable, and connected to memory.This episode offers a space to reflect, feel understood, and be reminded that:however you grieve, your experience is validIf you’ve ever felt unsure how to support someone, or struggled to make sense of your own grief, this conversation may resonate with you.🎧 Take a moment, press play, and sit with this — you are not alone.If you would like to know more about me, my services, or to view my blogs on this topic and more, head to my website https://www.spread-your-wings-therapy.co.uk Contact details are also availableI hope to see you there! Take careLynda Peters (MBACP)Bsc (HONS) Counselling & Psychotherapy BACP Registration Number: 411958Shropshire | West MidlandsI am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which means I follow a recognised Ethical Framework for good practice.This ensures that my work is supported through regular supervision, professional standards, and ongoing training. You can feel reassured that your counselling experience with me, is held within a safe, ethical, and professionally guided framework.