Everlasting

Grief Recovery Newsletter
Written by Patricia D. Freudenberg

When someone we love passes, it’s natural to feel as though everything has ended. But what if I told you that love—true love—is everlasting?

Even if your loved one is gone in the physical sense, the love you shared is not. Why? Because love doesn’t die. If it did, you wouldn’t be missing them right now. The pain in your heart is evidence of love’s endurance. It continues to live, not only in your memories but in your very being.

Let’s reflect on the science for a moment. According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be created or destroyed—it can only be transformed from one form to another. This law applies to everything in the universe, including us. At the subatomic level, we are energy. The body may perish, but the energy—the soul, the essence—does not cease. It changes form.

A 2017 Stanford University study explored the continuity of consciousness and memory after significant loss, suggesting that the bonds we share have enduring neural imprints. In simple terms, the connections we form leave lasting impressions not only emotionally but biologically.

So where does that leave us?

Right here. In this moment. Able to continue the love story.
Talk to them. Speak their name. Tell others how they made you feel. Let your own love legacy be a living testimony. Don’t hide it. Don’t shrink it. Embrace it.

Because while they may no longer walk beside you, they now walk within you.

Self-Discovery Prompt 💡
What if you allowed yourself to believe that love never dies?
Write a letter to your loved one today—not a goodbye letter, but a continuation letter. Start with:
“I still love you because…”
Then read it out loud. Yes, out into the ether. Let the universe carry it.

Quote of the Day
“Even in absence, love leaves a presence too strong to silence. Love doesn’t end—it echoes forever.”
— Patricia D. Freudenberg

Recommended Reading 📖
Live Your Legacy: A New Spin on Mourning
This grief recovery guidebook helps you navigate loss, understand the stages of grief (including the 7th stage: Legacy), and transform your pain into purpose. Includes journaling prompts and reflections for continued healing.

 Available on Amazon

With compassion,
Patricia D. Freudenberg
Certified End-of-Life Coach | CEO of Miss-U-Gram®
http://www.miss-u-gram.com

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