How Long Will I Grieve? (And When Should I Get Help?)
- Ready Nest Counseling
- May 6
- 2 min read
One of the most tender, vulnerable questions we hear from moms navigating grief is this:
“How long am I going to feel like this?”
Grief—especially the grief that follows miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss—doesn’t follow a neat timeline. And even when you’re surrounded by support, that question often lingers:
Is this normal? Am I doing this right? Do I need help?
The truth is, processing grief is never easy, and it’s never meant to be done alone.
Sometimes, our need for comfort can be met by a deeply compassionate community—especially if they’ve walked a similar road or know what it’s like to receive support during heartbreaking seasons. Those connections matter. They help.
But even in the most understanding environments, grief can get… messy.
Sometimes there’s trauma you don’t feel ready to share. Sometimes the people around you (with the best of intentions) say exactly the wrong thing. Sometimes the silence, or the pressure to “move on,” is deafening.
This is where therapy steps in.
Therapy offers something different—something sacred. A safe, private space where all your emotions are welcome. Where you don’t have to soften your story for someone else’s comfort. Where you can say the things out loud that you’ve kept buried in your chest.
At Ready Nest Counseling, we’ve sat with moms who have whispered truths they couldn’t say at home. Who needed to grieve without judgment. Who just needed someone to hear them—and hold their pain with gentleness.
Whether your grief is fresh or years old, you are not alone.
Therapy isn’t about rushing your healing. It’s about creating space for it.
If you’re in Nashville or Knoxville, our team is here with open hearts, ready to walk beside you.
Looking for support?
Schedule a session with a Ready Nest counselor today: