Grief Doesn’t Take a Summer Break

By Lynn Lewis | Destined To Thrive Grief Coaching

Summer often signals celebration—vacations, cookouts, laughter, and bright skies. But for someone grieving the death of a loved one, summer can amplify what’s missing. It may feel like the world is out of sync with your sorrow. While others are chasing sunlight, you may be quietly carrying heartbreak.

Here’s the truth: Grief doesn’t care about the season. It doesn’t fade because the sun is shining. And you’re not alone in feeling the disconnect.

For many of us, summer memories include the people we’ve lost. Their absence at the barbecue, their laughter missing from the fireworks, their favorite beach spot now a trigger of tears—it all matters. And it’s valid.

You are allowed to:

Feel joy and sadness in the same moment.

Protect your peace by setting boundaries with events and people.

Let your grief breathe, even when the world wants you to smile.

Grieving means you’re human. And just like the sun, you will rise again. Maybe slowly. Maybe softly. But you will.

Want to talk? Remember—I’m here.

Not to fix you because you are not broken, but to walk with you. Gently. Consistently. With care.

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