Missing someone feels like standing beside a river—always moving, always changing. Sometimes, the water crashes into rocks, twisting and churning, overwhelming you with its force. It feels like it might swallow you whole, pulling you under its relentless tide. Other times, the river flows gently, its waters cool and clear, offering a sense of calm and quiet reflection.

Through it all, one thing is constant: the flow.

The river never stops, just as our longing and love never truly end. But as the river changes, so do we. Over time, we learn to navigate the rough currents. We begin to recognize the signs of turbulent waters and prepare ourselves. When the river calms, we embrace those moments, letting the gentle current carry us toward peace. Grief is like that river. It connects us to the past while guiding us forward. It teaches us resilience as we weather its storms and reminds us to savor the stillness when it comes.

In time, the river leads us to new paths, new landscapes, and the promise of fresh experiences. Though missing someone may always flow within us, it also carries the quiet assurance that we are moving forward—one step, one moment, one breath at a time.

Tanya.

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