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Muddy Footprints

Writer's picture:  Gabrielle Elise Jimenez Gabrielle Elise Jimenez

Updated: Feb 6

Grief enters the door of your heart

as though it is marching to the beat of a very loud drum

it effects every part of your body, leaving you feeling

exhausted, and oftentimes numb

 

Grief does not wait for an invitation

and it behaves like an uninvited guest

despite how well we try to handle it

every day feels like we have failed a test

 

Grief stomps through your heart scattering muddy footprints

everywhere that it goes

leaving you feeling covered in bruises

from the top of your head, down to your toes

 

Grief blinds you, leaving you unable to see

making you grasp tightly to the walls around you

fearful you might fall to your knees.

 

Grief does not come with an agenda

there is no map or plan

we are left to navigate it completely unprepared

not sure where we will land

 

But grief also knows we are vulnerable

that we are in an unfamiliar place

So, despite how hard it might be for all of us

Grief will eventually find a way to hold space for us

offering peace and grace


Gabrielle Elise Jimenez


In the past I often kept my grief private, occasionally feeling uneasy about the range of emotions I was experiencing. I frequently questioned if there was something wrong with me due to my somewhat chaotic nature. When my brother died, I felt as though he granted me permission to acknowledge and express my emotions any way I needed to. Through this experience, I have come to understand that grief is indeed unpredictable. It is important to treat yourself with kindness and remember that you are not alone.

xo

Gabby


You might find my book, "Healing a Grieiving Heart" helpful on your grief journey.

I wrote it on mine.



 

 

 

 

 

 

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