Understanding Grief: Accepting Your Emotions Without Societal Pressure

1. Grief Doesn’t Need to Be Fixed Society often pressures people to “get over” their grief, treating it like a temporary inconvenience. Devine challenges this narrative, arguing that grief is not something to be “fixed” because it’s not a defect or weakness. It’s a natural, human response to love and loss. Accepting grief as it is—without judgment—can reduce the shame or frustration of not meeting societal expectations for "healing.", Illustration of two individuals engaged in a conversation about grief. One person sits with a relaxed posture while the other stands. A speech bubble contains a message about grief being a natural response to love and loss. Bright background with soft lighting