Everyone navigates grief differently, and there's no formula that works for every person or every loss. But I've spent the last several months on both sides of this experience — receiving support, and trying to figure out how to support others — and I've learned a few things along the way.

I know how easy it is to dismiss what your body is telling you, especially in the middle of grief, especially when you’re used to pushing through. If you’re postpartum — in ANY sense of that word, including the kind that doesn’t come with a baby to bring home — and something feels off, please know that you are worth paying attention to.