My approach to Reiki during times of grief is shaped by personal experience. I have lived through the loss of a child, the unexpected loss of my father, and the loss of a sibling. Those experiences changed the way I understand grief. They taught me that grief isn’t something that can be rushed, explained away, or fixed with the right words.

I also understand that grief can be complicated by family dynamics, including estrangement and alienation. These experiences can add layers of emotional complexity that many people carry silently.