30/08/2026
🫂NATIONAL GRIEF AWARENESS DAY⬇️
On August 30, National Grief Awareness Day recognizes the time it takes to heal from loss doesn’t have a prescribed course and is a reminder closure comes in many forms. When a loved one dies, the void they leave affects everyone differently. Loss in any form requires care and compassion, even if it’s just for yourself.
🫂MY BOOKS THAT ADDRESS GRIEF
💛Saddled with Finesse
-Loss of parents
-Loss of innocence
-Elder parents
-Divorce
💜Verse to Acclimate by Zea Kayleigh Galan
-Loss of a Mother & Father
-Loss of Career
-Miscarriage
🩵Roped on the Ridge by Zea Kayleigh Galan
-Loss of a Sibling
-Divorce
-Loss of Friends
-Miscarriage
-Displacement
💚Perfect Harmony by Zea Kayleigh Galan
-Loss of Mother
-Elder Parent
💘Fierce Harmony by Zea Kayleigh Galan
-Loss of Parents
-Loss of Pet
Please read the content warnings for these stories whether grief has touched your life or not 🫶🏽
Throughout the day, take stock of those in your life who have been affected by a form of loss. The death of a loved one, a close friend or enduring an extreme change in their lifestyle can trigger grief. When we lose the stability of shelter, a job or a routine we have known for years, we suffer a type of loss that requires closure. Some adjust to these changes easily, and others take time to become familiar with new routines.
Offer to listen to a friend or ask them to join you for a coffee or tea. Send a message letting them know they are never far from your mind. Then, set a date for another visit. If you find you are suffering from grief, know that it’s natural. You’re not alone, and it’s okay to ask for help if you feel your grief is overwhelming.
🫂HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL GRIEF AWARENESS DAY
Look for signs of grief in yourself and your loved ones. Self-care is vital after and during a loss. There’s no shame in seeking assistance with grief if the pain becomes overwhelming.
