The lesson is simple: you don’t have to do something big to make a difference. You only need to be genuinely present. It’s in these quiet, compassionate acts that grief can be met with care, and hearts can feel held, even in the midst of sorrow. Loss lands differently with everyone, and that’s okay. What matters most is the love, presence, and patience we bring to ourselves and to those we support along the way.

After speaking with many clients who have held guilt close to their hearts, I have felt pulled to write. Is it normal to feel guilty?...