A sudden or unexpected loss changes everything.

In an instant, the life you built can shatter. The world keeps moving, even though it feels as if time has stopped. You’re left standing completely still, trying to make sense of the impossible.

Sudden loss is unlike any other grief. There is no preparation, no goodbye, no time to brace yourself. Traumatic loss can make the path forward feel impossible to navigate, and for many, support is not available.

I’m Dr. Jennifer R. Levin, founder of Therapy Heals. I help individuals and families cope with the aftermath of sudden or unexpected death.