22/07/2026
People don’t often talk about this part of grief.
When my mum passed away, I found myself forgetting the simplest things. Conversations. Appointments. Where I had placed my keys. My mind felt overwhelmed, and for a long time I wondered what was happening to me.
I later learned that grief doesn’t only break your heart—it can affect your brain too.
When we experience profound loss, our minds work incredibly hard to process unimaginable pain. Memory, concentration and even everyday decision-making can become difficult. It’s one of the many ways grief changes us.
I want you to know this:
You are not losing your mind. You are grieving.
Healing isn’t about “getting over” the people we love. It’s about learning how to carry their love with us while slowly rebuilding our lives, one day at a time.
My own journey through grief inspired the creation of Tina Rose 🌹 Café & Garden, a place to belong. A welcoming community space where no one has to sit alone unless they choose to, where conversations begin over a cup of coffee, friendships are formed, and people can simply breathe, connect and heal.
Sometimes healing starts with something as simple as someone asking, “How are you today?”
If you’ve experienced grief like this, please know you are not alone. There is hope, and there are people who care.
💜 What was something about grief that nobody warned you about?
Let’s start a conversation that helps someone else feel seen, understood and less alone.
