Grief Isn’t Always Obvious—But It Still Hurts
When people think of grief, they often picture intense, visible sadness after the loss of a loved one. But grief doesn’t always show up that way. Sometimes, it’s quiet, subtle, and long-lasting—showing up in our daily lives in ways we may not even recognize.
At Wild Mountain Counselling in Penticton, we help clients explore and heal from all forms of grief—whether it’s fresh, buried, or unacknowledged.
Unprocessed Grief Can Look Like:
- Irritability or mood swings
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Emotional numbness or “flatness”
- Feeling disconnected from others
- Chronic fatigue or low motivation
- Overworking, over-scheduling, or emotional detachment
- Unexplained sadness or restlessness
Types of Loss That Can Trigger Grief
Grief isn’t limited to death. It can follow:
- Breakups or divorce
- Miscarriage or infertility
- Job loss or retirement
- Estrangement from family
- Loss of identity, health, or stability
- Moving away from a community or home
If you’ve ever said, “I shouldn’t be this upset,”—that’s grief, too.
Why We Avoid Grief
Many of us were never taught how to process grief. We may fear being “too emotional” or believe we should be “over it by now.” But pushing it down only makes it show up in more complicated ways.
How Therapy Can Help
At Wild Mountain Counselling, we create space for your grief—without judgment or pressure to “move on.” We help you:
- Identify and name your losses
- Explore how grief is showing up emotionally and physically
- Learn tools to express and process it safely
- Reconnect with meaning and self-compassion
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. You don’t have to go through it alone.
