How to Navigate Grief After Losing Your Mother: 5 Healing Steps
- Amy Rosso
- Mar 4
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 4
Losing your mother feels like losing a part of yourself. The world keeps moving, but your heart feels stuck in grief. Whether your loss was recent or years ago, the pain can surface in waves, making it hard to know how to move forward.
You're not alone. There is a path to healing, and I'm here to help you walk it. These five steps will gently guide you through processing grief, honouring your mother’s memory, and rediscovering joy.
Step 1: Acknowledge & Honor Your Grief
Grief is not a linear journey, and there is no "right" way to feel. Some days, you might be overcome with sadness; other days, you may feel numb. You might even experience relief, which can bring unexpected guilt. All of these emotions are valid.
Try journaling to express your feelings:
✔ What is the hardest part of losing my mother?
✔ If I could tell her one thing today, what would it be?
✔ What emotions am I holding back, and why?
Grief only becomes heavier when we suppress it. Allow yourself to feel without judgment.
Step 2: Create Rituals to Stay Connected
Just because she is no longer physically here doesn’t mean your connection to her has to end. Creating small remembrance rituals can bring comfort and a sense of closeness:
✔ Light a candle each morning in her honour.
✔ Write letters to her when you miss her.
✔ Carry a piece of her jewellery, clothing, or a keepsake.
✔ Cook her favourite meal and share it with loved ones.
Your mother’s love still exists within you. Let these rituals remind you that love never fades.
Step 3: Care for Your Body as You Heal
Grief is not just emotional—it’s physical. You may notice fatigue, headaches, muscle tension, or even digestive issues. Your body is carrying your loss in ways you may not realize.
Healing requires intentional self-care:
✔ Drink plenty of water—grief can be dehydrating.
✔ Get outside—sunlight and fresh air can shift your energy.
✔ Try breathwork or gentle movement to release stored emotions.
✔ Prioritize rest—your body needs extra care right now.
Here’s a simple grounding breathwork exercise:
Inhale deeply for 4 seconds, imagining light filling your body.
Hold for 4 seconds, feeling stability return to you.
Exhale for 6 seconds, releasing tension and grief.
Repeat as needed.
Step 4: Lean Into Sisterhood & Support
You were never meant to grieve alone. Sharing your experience with others who understand can lighten the burden of loss.
Ways to seek support:
✔ Join our Ignite Your Sexy social medias for grief support group or community.
✔ Share memories with family and friends.
✔ Book an online session with Ignite Your Sexy
Healing happens in connection. If you’re looking for a supportive space, consider joining our Shadows to Shine sisterhood, where we walk this path together.
Step 5: Give Yourself Permission to Find Joy Again
One of the hardest parts of grief is allowing yourself to feel happiness without guilt. But healing does not mean forgetting—it means learning to carry love forward.
Affirmation to embrace: “I give myself permission to heal, to love, and to live a life my mother would be proud of.”
Start small:
✔ Find joy in everyday moments—watching a sunset, laughing with a friend.
✔ Say “yes” to things that bring you peace and fulfillment.
✔ Trust that your mother wants you to live fully.
Your Healing Journey Continues
Grief is a journey, not a destination. As you navigate this path, remember you are not alone, and healing is possible.
If you're ready to move from grief to healing, explore my Shadows to Shine coaching program. You're not alone in this journey—let’s walk together.
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