The path to healing from deep loss. The death of a loved one is an unimaginable pain that covers the entire existence, making you doubt the meaning of life and the future. Losing a husband is not just about losing your other half, it’s like a piece of your soul has been torn out, leaving behind an emptiness that constantly reminds you of an irreparable loss. Working with the topic of grief, I see many women who experience this deep pain. Their eyes are clouded with tears, and their voice trembles with pain. I hear their questions, full of despair: “How will I live without him?”, “Why did this happen to me?”, “How can I survive this pain?”. Surviving the death of a husband is not an easy path. It's not just "getting over it," it's a real transformation in which you must learn to live again, coming to terms with the loss and finding meaning in your life without it.1. Allow yourself to grieve. The first thing that is important to understand is that grief is a natural reaction to loss. Don't try to suppress your feelings, don't pretend it's easy for you. Tears, anger, guilt, despair, helplessness are all normal emotions that you may experience. Allow yourself to experience them fully.2. Talk about your pain. Don't lock your pain inside. Find someone you trust and share your feelings. This could be a close friend, family member, psychologist. It is important to be able to let your pain out without holding it inside.3. Take care of yourself. During this difficult time, do not forget about yourself. Eat right, get enough sleep, go for walks, do what brings you joy. It is important to maintain physical and mental health to have the strength to cope with grief.4. Don't be afraid to seek professional help. A psychologist can help you understand your emotions, learn to cope with grief, and find new meaning in life. Don't take this as a sign of weakness. Remember that asking for help is a manifestation of strength. A case from my practice One of the latest client cases on the topic of the loss of a loved one and grief. Galina came to me to work on the topic of self-confidence and this is exactly what we worked with in therapy. As a result of her work, she said that 2 years ago her loved one died and the earth disappeared from under her feet. She thought that she had long ago experienced the loss and let go of her loved one, but her words, deeds and actions spoke of the opposite. Her world was falling apart and her life seemed meaningless. During our sessions we worked through her feelings of pain, anger, fear and despair. We devoted one session entirely to her husband. We discussed her relationship with her husband, her memories of him, her fears for the future. I helped her understand that grief is a normal reaction and that she is not alone. We developed strategies to cope with painful emotions and learn to live again. After 2 weeks, Galina admitted that she felt better. She began to sleep peacefully at night, found the strength to move forward, she found a new meaning in life. 2 years of torment, torment and just 1 meeting with a professional psychologist, which changed her life. Surviving the death of her husband is a very difficult test. But you are not alone. There are specialists who can help you deal with this pain. I am here to support you on this difficult path. Write to me and together we will find meaning in life, despite the loss.