Grief is love’s shadow.
Much like a shadow follows the contours of an object, grief mirror the nuances of your love, tracing it’s outlines even in the absence of the one who shaped it.
Though grief may cast long shadows, those shadows are scared for they are the echoes of love’s enduring power.
Grief doesn’t exist to diminish love, but to hold it steady, like a shadow that proves the light was once there.
Grief transforms – not into an absence of sorrow, but into a quiet, steadfast presence that reminds you of all you shared.
Love does not die. Even if the person does.
Grief is love’s shadow—proof of how deeply you’ve cared. It is the weight that lingers after someone you cherished is no longer physically present, a testament to the depth of the connection you shared.
While it may feel heavy, even unbearable at times, grief is also a reflection of the richness of that love—a reminder that what you lost was profoundly meaningful. It whispers that the pain you feel is rooted in the joy and significance of what once was.
Grief shows up in unexpected places: a familiar song, a scent that carries you back, or the silence where their voice used to be. These moments may bring tears or ache, but they also offer glimpses of the bond that was uniquely and especially yours.
Grief as love’s shadow is something to honour: it finds new expressions, woven into the fabric of your life and identity. You carry their essence in the way you live, in the lessons they taught, and in the stories you tell.
Grief becomes a companion—not a burden, but a witness to how deeply your heart can feel.
In memory of my dad — 19th December 2013 🕊️🤍
