Listening to the Ache: What Your Heart Is Trying to Tell You

Grief has a way of speaking to us, but not always in words. It shows up as an ache in your chest, a lump in your throat, or an overwhelming sense of emptiness. These feelings can be uncomfortable, even unbearable, but they carry a message: your heart is trying to tell you something.

The ache of grief is a signal. It’s your heart’s way of saying, “I’ve lost something important. I’m hurting. I need care.” But so often, we ignore that ache. We push it aside, bury it, or distract ourselves in an attempt to avoid the pain.

What if, instead of avoiding the ache, you leaned into it? What if you listened to what your heart is trying to say?

Leaning into the ache doesn’t mean drowning in it—it means honoring your feelings, giving them the space they need to exist, and allowing yourself to process them. This can be difficult to do alone, which is why having someone to guide you through the process can be so valuable.

Your heart is speaking. Are you ready to listen? I’m here to help you hear its message and hold space for what it’s trying to tell you. Together, we can walk through the ache and toward healing