THE PROMISES

Grief and Loss Anonymous

If we commit to the process of healing from our grief and loss, amazing changes will unfold before us:

1. We will be at peace with our past and no longer be consumed by sorrow.

2. The weight of our grief will lessen, and we will carry it with grace instead of pain.

3. Self-compassion will replace guilt and regret.

4. We will rediscover joy and allow it to coexist with our loss.

5. Isolation will give way to connection and community.

6. Our wounds will transform into wisdom that we willingly share with others.

7. We will develop a profound appreciation for life, even amid grief.

8. Fear of the future will fade, replaced by courage and hope.

9. Acceptance will soften the edges of our pain, and love will return to our hearts.

10. We will live fully, carrying the memory of what we have lost with dignity.

11. We will find strength in vulnerability and beauty in resilience.

12. We will have a new perspective on life; where once was despair, we now see blessings.

Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among us — sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work for them.