Grief Journaling Prompts That Actually Help You Feel (and Heal)

Grief has a way of rearranging us. It takes up space in our bodies, thoughts, and days—and often, words fail us. But sometimes, the act of trying to speak or write is the very thing that brings us closer to the healing we long for.

Journaling can be a powerful tool for navigating grief—not to fix it or rush it, but to witness it. When done with intention and compassion, journaling becomes a space where you can feel without judgment and remember without getting lost.

Here are a few grief journaling prompts similar to what you’ll find in my eBook that are designed to gently guide you back to yourself, your body, and your breath—so you can begin (or continue) to heal.

1. “Describe a moment with your loved one that you return to in your mind—why do you think this memory stays with you?”
(This prompt helps explore the layers of memory: not just what we remember, but why. It invites reflection on meaning, longing, and the subconscious ways grief preserves connection.)

2. “What part of your identity feels changed or lost since their passing?”
(Grief isn’t just about losing someone—it can also shift who we are. This prompt holds space for identity, roles, and the quiet unraveling of the familiar self.)

3. “What does your grief need when it shows up unannounced? Can you offer that to yourself today?”
(This goes beyond emotional awareness and into resourcing—developing a practice of checking in and tending to your needs, somatically and soulfully.)

4. “Write a conversation between your grief and your heart.”
(Let grief speak. Let your heart respond. This prompt invites creative expression and self-dialogue, while integrating the somatic practice of breath awareness. (You can even write it like a script or poem.))

5. “Name one ritual or practice that helps you feel connected to your loved one. How could you make it part of your weekly rhythm?”
(This encourages sustainable rituals of remembrance. Rituals anchor us—they don’t erase grief, but they hold it in a container of love and choice.)

Your Grief Deserves Space

If any of these prompts speak to you, know there are many more, along with breathwork, ritual ideas, and somatic exercises waiting in the pages of my guided grief journal. It’s not just a place to write—it’s a place to land. A space created for you to breathe, cry, reflect, and slowly, gently, feel your way forward.

🕊️ Click here to explore or purchase the full journal.

You don’t have to move on—you just need to move through.