The author, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and mother of seven, reflects on her life defined by strength and resilience until she faced the unimaginable loss of her third child. Contrary to traditional beliefs about emotional strength, she discovered that true strength is not about enduring pain silently but about recognizing oneâs own struggles and redefining mental strength. Her journey through grief unveiled the importance of vulnerability, self-compassion, and seeking inner clarity rather than just relying on coping strategies. This transformative experience led her to a profound understanding of mental health.
I realized that "strength," as we often define it, was never meant to carry grief. I needed a complete mental reset to redefine mental strength.
My journey through grief was unthinkable. I lost three children and my husband; this sentence alone seems impossible to hold, but I have lived it.
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