What Grief Teaches Us About Love Blog Post #1 in the “Grief & Healing” Series | Carry the Light

There is no grief without love.
It’s the quiet truth beneath every tear, every ache, every moment we feel undone by loss.

Grief is the mirror of love — a reflection of how deeply we’ve cared, how much someone meant, and how intertwined our lives became with theirs. When we lose someone or something dear, it’s not just their absence we mourn. We grieve the way they laughed. The rituals we shared. The space they filled in our story.

As an end-of-life doula and grief companion, I’ve sat with many people in sorrow. Some are surprised by the depth of their pain, wondering if they’re grieving “too much.” But I always remind them: You are not broken — you are loving.

Because here’s what grief teaches us:
It teaches us that our hearts are capable of extraordinary connection.
It shows us that presence matters more than perfection.
And it reminds us that the people we love don’t disappear — they live on in memory, story, and the way we carry forward their light.

You may feel undone some days.
But your grief is sacred. It’s your soul’s way of honoring what mattered.

So, if you’re grieving right now, let this be your permission slip:
Cry when you need to.
Rest when you’re weary.
Remember freely, and love out loud.

Your grief is not something to hide — it’s something to honor.

And I’m here to walk with you, as we carry the light together.
— Coach Koren