Find Your Strength Among Healing Hearts
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By Jupiter Powers
Grieving in college is a challenge I never thought I’d face. When my dad passed away during my sophomore year, my world cracked open in ways I couldn’t imagine. I was a 20-year-old junior with a double major, midterms coming up, and a coffee addiction that rivaled my GPA. But when my Mom passed away after a long battle with cancer, everything came to a crashing halt. I suddenly became the “student who just lost a parent.” And for a while, that felt like my only identity.
Grieving in Silence on Campus
Grieving in college is a unique kind of pain. Everyone around you is rushing to class, laughing in the dining hall, and making plans for spring break. Meanwhile, you're trying to figure out how to get out of bed without crying, let alone study for a BioChem exam. There are no guidebooks handed out in the counseling office on how to grieve the loss of a parent while balancing coursework, part-time jobs, and social expectations. I was constantly exhausted—emotionally, mentally, and physically. I felt invisible. Alone.
When Friends Don’t Know What to Say
The silence was deafening. Some of my closest friends avoided the topic altogether, unsure of what to say. Others tried to offer comfort but ended up saying things like, “At least she’s not suffering anymore,” or “You’re strong, you’ll get through this.” I know they meant well. But it didn’t help. Grieving students often feel overlooked. We're too young to be dealing with this kind of pain, but too old for people to check on?
Healing Begins with Connection
I didn’t find 4 Healing Hearts right away — I wish I had. But once I did, everything began to shift. At first, I just listened during the group sessions, unsure of what to say. But over time, I found myself opening up, connecting, and even laughing again — something I hadn’t done in months. The people there get it. They don’t rush your grief, they just sit with you in it until you’re ready to stand again. It hasn’t erased the pain, but it’s helped me carry it in a way that doesn’t weigh down my every step. Finding the 4 Healing Hearts organization didn’t just help me grieve — it reminded me that healing is possible.
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