Journal prompts for grief II
Grief is more than just sadness — it’s a complex, often shape-shifting experience that can leave us feeling untethered, raw, and unsure of how to move forward. Whether you're grieving a death, a breakup, a life transition, or the loss of a future you imagined, writing can offer a gentle space to slow down, listen inward, and make meaning. Let these journal prompts meet you wherever you are in your grief — no need to be poetic, polished, or even certain of what you feel. Just bring your honesty. Your grief deserves a place on the page.
How do I understand the relationship between mourning and faith and/or spirituality in my own life?
Who are three people who feel like natural companions for me in my grief journey?
In what ways is the pain of my grief asking for my attention? How do I want to mourn this loss—how do I want to give it expression? What does “moving toward” my pain mean for me?
What secondary losses am I carrying alongside this grief? (Loss of self—identity, confidence, health; loss of security—emotional, physical, financial; loss of meaning—dreams, goals, faith, joy.) Which one or two feel most present right now, and what do I want to explore more deeply about them?
What’s the difference between being a passive witness to my grief and being an active participant in it? How do I experience that difference?
What do my griefbursts or grief attacks look and feel like for me?
Do I notice any signs of reconciling with my loss beginning to show up in me? What are they?
When I think about my loss, I feel…
Today, my body feels…
