🌟 Grief as Part of Closure 🌟

Closing a cycle isn’t just about deciding to move forward—it also means going through a process of grief. Many times, we think grief only belongs to the loss of a loved one, but in reality, we experience it every time we let go of something that mattered in our lives: a relationship, a job, a project, or a stage of life.

Grief is how our mind and heart adjust to the absence of what is no longer there. Far from being an obstacle, it is a bridge we need in order to heal and open ourselves to what comes next.

🌿 The Stages of Grief Applied to Closing Cycles
🔹 Denial
At first, it’s hard to accept that something has ended. We tell ourselves: “This can’t be” or “Maybe it will change.” That’s normal—but staying too long in denial keeps us trapped in what no longer exists.

🔹 Anger
Frustration arises—at ourselves, at others, or even at life itself. This emotion should not be suppressed but channeled in a healthy way: writing, talking, exercising.

🔹 Bargaining
We look for “shortcuts” to avoid fully letting go: trying to rekindle the relationship, changing small details, or clinging to unrealistic hopes. This transitional phase reflects our resistance to closure.

🔹 Sadness
We accept that what was lost will not return, and deep pain follows. Sadness is natural and not a sign of weakness. Crying, remembering, and feeling are all part of the release.

🔹 Acceptance
Finally, peace arrives. We understand that the cycle served its purpose. We don’t deny its value, but it no longer binds us. Acceptance restores our energy and opens us to the future.

🌱 Why is it important to live through grief?
Because denying pain only makes it grow.

Because every tear shed brings us closer to healing.

Because it allows us to honor what was, appreciate what we learned, and let go with love.

Because well-lived grief becomes a seed of emotional maturity.

Final Reflections

Grief is not the enemy—it is the necessary path to close with dignity what has ended. Facing it without hurry, with honesty and self-love, allows us to heal and create space for new opportunities.

🌟 Remember: don’t fear grief, because behind it there is always a rebirth. 🌟

With care,
Dr. Arturo José Sánchez Hernández, your friend in health promotion 💙