Let Joy In: Resilience after Loss
One of the strangest parts of grief is how joy still shows up. A moment of laughter. A beautiful sunset. A sudden feeling of lightness that catches you off guard. Many people feel guilty when this happens, as if joy betrays the depth of their loss — as if smiling means forgetting. But joy is not disrespect. It’s evidence that your heart is still alive. Grief and joy are not opposites; they are companions. Grief reminds you of what mattered. Joy reminds you that life still holds meaning. Allowing joy does not erase sorrow — it simply makes room for it to coexist with hope. Resilience in bereavement is not about “moving on.” It’s about learning to live with both truths: that love continues, and that life can still offer beauty. When laughter returns, let it. When light breaks through, don’t turn away. Joy is not betrayal. It’s survival. Let it in. image and some content AI-generated post inspired by Harnessing the Power of Grief by Julie Potter Book Description Harnessing the Power...