10/25/2024
Many of us are living with high-functional grief, a form of grief that allows us to continue our daily routines while still carrying the weight of loss. Unlike more visible forms of mourning, high-functional grief can be hidden, as we focus on work, family, and responsibilities while struggling internally. This grief doesn’t always demand attention, but it lingers in moments of quiet, showing up as exhaustion, irritability, or emotional numbness. It’s a reminder that grief isn’t always loud or all-consuming, it can coexist with productivity, often going unnoticed by those around us, and even ourselves.
