Why is it so hard to love ourselves through grief?

In this episode, I reflect on a recent Freedom Camp session where the hardest part wasn’t naming our losses — it was turning toward love. Why does self-love feel so foreign when we’re grieving? Why do the simplest acts of kindness toward ourselves feel impossible?
We’ll explore:
Childhood messages that taught us to minimize grief.
Why grief without love becomes despair — but grief wrapped in love becomes healing.
Reflection questions you can carry with you:
• When have I minimized my own grief because I thought it was “not a big deal”?
• What did I once believe about being strong that kept me from loving myself in grief?
• What are ways I’ve seen others show me love in grief that I couldn’t show myself?
• What small acts of kindness toward myself felt impossible then but natural now?
A personal story about blocked grief, the “dam” metaphor, and how inviting God into our grief changes everything.
A closing prayer and blessing: that grief might become sacred ground, and love the soil where new life grows.
If you’re navigating grief, I hope this episode helps you feel seen, reminds you that you’re not alone, and gives you permission to meet your pain with love.

New here? Freedom Camp is my group coaching program where we practice freedom in every area of life — mind, body, soul, and spirit. Learn more at https://agileinitiatives.com/freedom-camp/

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