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18 August 2026 · Giannina Giovannini

There Is No Timeline for Grief

Een gouden zakhorloge met ketting op geweven stof, in zonlicht

Toen ik aan deze weg begon, bleef ik zoeken naar de finish. Ik dacht dat als ik alle “juiste” dingen deed, genoeg huilde, genoeg praatte, het genoeg maanden gaf, ik op een dag wakker zou worden en er helemaal doorheen zou zijn.

I think so many of us fall into that trap. We live in a world that loves schedules, milestones, and quick fixes, so it's only natural to wonder when the weight will finally lift. But grief doesn't work on a clock. It doesn't care about calendar dates, anniversaries, or how much time has passed.

Some days, you might feel steady, light, and grounded. And then, out of nowhere, a familiar song, a faint scent, or a quiet Tuesday afternoon brings it all rushing back like a wave. That doesn't mean you're sliding backward. It just means you loved deeply, and love leaves a footprint.

Love leaves a footprint.

Ben je vandaag gefrustreerd op jezelf? Vraag je je af waarom je nog niet “verder” bent? Haal dan diep adem en laat de verwachtingen los. Je hoeft nergens anders te zijn dan precies waar je nu bent.

There is no expiration date on missing someone. There is no standard map for healing. There is only your path, moving at your pace, and every single step you take is enough. Take all the time you need.

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