Know love; know grief. Grief is a message that remind us how much we love something or someone who is no longer available to us in a physical form. Grief is a call to honor what was lost, value what was gain, and celebrate the love that was shared. Too often the love and light that was brought to us. The pit of sadness and despair following trauma is filled with judgment, guilt, shame, and regret; AND love, hope, healing, forgiveness, grace, and mercy. Notice and validate EVERY feeling, and when you're ready, respectfully release the ones that no longer serve you, and hold on to the love.