Key points

Avoiding the pain actually prolongs the healing.

Journaling or drawing helps externalize pain and can provide relief after we have poured out our emotions.

We grow from pain by creating meaning from the loss.

Morgan feels she will never recover from the loss of her marriage . She says, “I can actually feel my heart breaking.” She comes to see me when she feels utterly hopeless and tells me, “I just don’t know what I’m supposed to do now.”

How does a broken heart heal? Or perhaps we should ask if we can heal a broken heart. And if so, how? I tell Morgan that she is not alone in her suffering and that she will recover. Research and experience tell us that recovery is possible. It takes a blend of psychology, self-compassion, and practical steps. Here’s how:

1. Allow Yourse

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