Grief After Trauma • CPTSD / Normal Like Peter
Gentle Education • Real Tools

Understanding Grief (after Divorce & Complex Trauma)

Emotion is NORMAL. Grief after divorce hits in waves — shock, anger, bargaining, sadness, acceptance — but trauma adds loops: abandonment alarms, identity collapse, and nervous‑system overdrive. This page offers compassionate language, micro‑practices, and links to deeper help.

Blu art — fierce and grieving

Choose a path

Each tile opens a short, trauma‑informed guide with language, micro‑exercises, and next steps.

Safety first: If you feel unsafe or in crisis (U.S.), call or text 988. If in danger, call 911.

Track today’s waves

Tap any that apply. Your selections save locally and can guide what you try next.

Suggestion

Pick at least one wave above.

Grief on the Blog

Recent posts tagged grief or cptsd.