Slow Days

Grieving

The deep sorrow after a loss: of a person, a pet, a relationship or a way of life.

If this feeling is heavy right now, you don’t have to hold it alone. Free support is available.

Watercolor of rain running down a window, seen from a warm room where a lamp glows over a mug and a small plant.

Where it sits on the wheel

Grieving is in the outer ring, under Sad › Hurt.

Open it on the full wheel

A gentle prompt

What would you like to remember about who or what you’re missing? A few words are enough.

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Something that might help right now

Rain & Quiet Sounds

Soft rain in the background, for company while you sit with this.

Feelings near grieving

  • Hurt (one ring in)

    Grieving is the deep sorrow after a loss, which can last a long time and come in waves. Hurt can come from smaller things too.

  • Heartbroken (also under Hurt)

    Heartbroken is the overwhelming sadness of a loss; grieving is the longer time of living with it.

  • Hopeless (also under Hurt)

    Grieving is sorrow for what was lost; hopeless is feeling that nothing will get better. Grief can bring moments of hopelessness.

About the feelings wheel

Grieving is one of the 104 words on the Slow Days feelings wheel, and the list of feelings has them all. The wheel isn’t a test or a diagnosis.

If a feeling has been heavy for a while, or you don’t feel safe, please talk to someone you trust or reach out for free support. If you’re in danger, call your local emergency number.