Much like trees shedding leaves in autumn, seasons of loss often involve "pruning"—the removal of relationships, jobs, health, or dreams. This "winter" stage can feel barren and cold, yet it reveals truths that are often hidden by the "dense foliage" of busier, happier times.
Eventually, these periods lead to a "rebirth". The "holes" left by loss become spaces where new insights, compassion, and character can be planted. Seasons of Loss
Grief does not follow a linear path; rather, it moves through seasons that mirror the natural world. Much like trees shedding leaves in autumn, seasons