Restfully 
Grief is often described as a universal experience, and it is. But the way we grieve? That’s profoundly personal.
Some of us become quiet observers. Others spring into action. Some search for meaning, while others simply try to survive each day. And yet, in the midst of all this difference, there’s a shared truth: understanding how you grieve can help you make space for your feelings, find the right support, and communicate what you need.
That’s where the idea of grief styles comes in.
Grief Isn’t a One-Size-Fits-All Journey
For years, grief was modeled linearly: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. But real grief doesn’t follow a checklist. It loops. It pauses. It surprises us. And more importantly, it doesn’t look the same from one person to the next.
We’ve developed a framework of grief personas as distinct yet overlapping styles that reflect how people often navigate grief. These are not diagnoses or fixed categories. Instead, they’re meant to be helpful mirrors and guide you toward clarity, compassion, and connection.
Why Knowing Your Grief Persona Matters
Think of your grief persona as a compass. It won’t tell you exactly where to go, but it helps you orient yourself. Knowing how you tend to process grief can:
- Ease inner judgment
- Help loved ones grieve in different ways with different personalities
- Offer customized guidance and conflict resolution tools
What Your Grief Style Doesn’t Mean
It doesn’t mean you’re grieving right or wrong.
It doesn’t mean you’ll always feel this way.
It doesn’t mean other grief styles are incompatible with yours.
Grief shifts. It evolves. Many people move between styles depending on the loss, the season, or even the day. What matters most is that you give yourself space to remain authentic and that you have tools that meet you where you are.
So… What’s Your Grief Persona?
We’ve created a short quiz to help you identify your grief persona. It’s not clinical. It’s not judgmental. It’s simply here to reflect, affirm, and guide.
Your quiz result will include:
- A brief description of your grief style
- A grounding mantra or affirmation
- A reflection prompt or journal question
- Suggestions on how to navigate loss with other grief personas
Take the Next Step
Whether your preparing for the future or navigating loss at the moment, understand your grief style matters. It’s free. It’s quick. And it just might help you feel a little more understood.
Because grief is hard enough.
