Griefy Girl’s Guide to Summer, Blog 8
Grief Doesn’t Take a Summer Break—But You Can Still Grow
You made it through the season that feels like it’s made for joy… while carrying grief.
That’s not nothing. That’s growth.
Sure, grief didn’t take a break.
It still showed up—in songs, in sunrises, in skipped invitations, in unexpected tears at Target.
But guess what else showed up?
You did.
🌻 You honored your energy
🌻 You said no when you needed to
🌻 You let the sun warm your face without forcing a smile
🌻 You felt, laughed, cried, and maybe even rested
That’s growth. It might not look like what the world celebrates, but in grief? It’s everything.
So here’s what I want you to carry forward from this summer:
🌞 You can still bloom in the heat
🌞 You’re allowed to heal in small, beautiful ways
🌞 Growth isn’t loud—it’s steady
And when grief inevitably rolls into the next season?
You’ll have a little more resilience in your pocket.
A few more tools.
And the reminder that growth is always possible—even when healing feels far away.
You did the hard part: You kept going.