5 Things Nobody Told You About Grief and What to Do About Them

If you’ve been carrying emotions you can’t explain, questioning whether what you’re experiencing is normal, or trying to stay strong while quietly struggling, this free guide will help you better understand your grief and give you a gentle place to begin.

Grief Can Show Up in Different Ways

When we hear the word grief, most of us automatically think about death. The reality is, grief can come from many different types of loss, and it doesn’t always show up the way we expect.

You may notice changes in your emotions, your relationships, your motivation, or even how you show up in your everyday life. Sometimes you know exactly what you’re grieving. Other times, it takes a little longer to make the connection.

About The Author

Ebony Gibson is a Certified Grief Coach, speaker, author, and founder of Can I Grieve, a platform created to inspire, encourage, and educate individuals to rise above grief.

Her work is rooted in both professional experience and lived experience. After losing her mother, Ebony found herself navigating parts of grief she had never been prepared for. That experience eventually became part of the foundation for the work she now does with grieving individuals, organizations, and communities.

Through grief coaching, workshops, healing circles, speaking engagements, and community conversations, Ebony creates space for honest conversations about grief beyond the textbook definition, including identity, relationships, strength, support, and life after loss.

About The Author

Ebony Gibson is a Certified Grief Coach, speaker, author, and founder of Can I Grieve, a platform created to inspire, encourage, and educate individuals to rise above grief.

Her work is rooted in both professional experience and lived experience. After losing her mother, Ebony found herself navigating parts of grief she had never been prepared for. That experience eventually became part of the foundation for the work she now does with grieving individuals, organizations, and communities.

Through grief coaching, workshops, healing circles, speaking engagements, and community conversations, Ebony creates space for honest conversations about grief beyond the textbook definition, including identity, relationships, strength, support, and life after loss.