“Do one thing every day that scares you.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
Grief changes the meaning of courage. After losing a child, the smallest tasks can feel overwhelming. Fear often takes root in everyday moments. Facing grief means meeting uncertainty without clear directions. Many grieving parents discover courage hidden beneath exhaustion and sorrow. Courage might mean reaching out for help, even when vulnerability feels risky. Courage could be speaking aloud a painful truth no one else wants to hear. Each step taken in grief, no matter how small, carries power. A simple action against fear honors the depth of loss.
Fear isolates many grieving parents in silence. The unknown future creates anxiety that weighs heavily on the heart. Taking a risk, even a tiny one, breaks the cycle of loneliness. Trying something new, asking for support, or simply saying “I am struggling” can be acts of bravery. Fear does not disappear overnight, but courage builds with practice. Parents who grieve may find strength growing in moments that once seemed impossible. The bravery to face grief is not about perfection but persistence. Each brave moment becomes a thread weaving hope into despair.
Grief does not lessen the need for courage. The path through loss requires daily steps into discomfort. Choosing courage is an act of self-kindness and healing. Courage does not erase sadness but allows love to shine through pain. Parents grieving a child often discover reserves of strength they did not know existed. Each small brave act moves toward peace, no matter how slow. Courage becomes a gentle companion on the difficult journey. The fear may linger, but so can hope.
Thought for today: Choose one small act of courage today. Let that act be a quiet victory over fear.