"You don’t have to explain your grief."

Welcome, fellow griever.
This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.
Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.
Lean in with me ---

Not everyone will understand. And honestly? Not everyone needs to.

"You don’t have to explain your grief."

Grief is intimate. It lives in the small moments, the private memories, the quiet aches only you can fully feel.
You don’t owe anyone a map of that landscape. You don’t have to justify why today feels harder than yesterday, or why a certain song brings you to your knees.
Some people will get it without words. Others won’t—and that’s okay.
Your grief is not a debate to be won or a performance to be evaluated. It is yours to honor, in the way that feels right to you, without explanation.

You are allowed to carry your grief quietly. It’s not your job to make it legible to the world—it’s your job to tend to your own heart.

 Pause here.
 This moment belongs to you, and you don’t have to rush it.
 The truths you carry are yours to keep.
 The steps you take are yours alone.
 I’ll be back with you tomorrow. Until then, rest easy. 

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