Hi friend,

Grief doesn’t follow a schedule.
There’s no neat timeline. No “moving on.”
Just… life after.

And lately, it’s been stirring again.

A date on the calendar. A memory that showed up without warning. A newsletter from someone I admire, sharing her own story of loss and healing.

It reminded me of something I think we all need to hear sometimes:
You can grieve and still feel joy.
You can cry in the morning and laugh at dinner.
You can miss someone with your whole heart and still love the life you’re building.

It’s not wrong.
It’s not disloyal.
It’s love, continuing in a new form.

If today feels heavy, or if you’ve been carrying grief quietly in the background of your days, I wrote something for you.

It’s tender. It’s honest. And I hope it meets you right where you are.

👉 Read the post: “Grief Doesn’t Follow a Schedule”​

You’re not behind. You’re not broken. You’re living love in a new way.
And the light they left in you? It’s still shining.

With all my heart,
Danette 🧡