"I honor all my feelings; each one has a place in my healing."

"It’s okay to feel sad, angry, confused, or numb—my emotions are valid."

"I am gentle with myself as I navigate this wave of grief."

"Grief is not a sign of weakness but a reflection of my love and connection."

"It’s okay if my emotions don’t make sense; I give myself permission to just feel."

"I am allowed to have moments of peace and joy even as I grieve."

"The anger I feel is part of my process, and I acknowledge it with compassion."

"I am not alone in this; my pain is seen, my heart is heard."

"I release the need to rush or ‘fix’ my grief—it unfolds in its own time."

"Every tear I shed is a step toward healing; I welcome them without judgment."

"I hold space for my sorrow while also inviting hope to visit me again."

"There is no right or wrong way to grieve; I trust my process."

"I forgive myself for the things I wish I had done differently; I am human."

"The love I feel for the one I’ve lost will always be with me."

"I can be both broken and healing at the same time."