How Long Before You Go Back?

Look, here's the thing. There's no universal timeline. Some people go back after three days and find that routine helps. Some people need two weeks and still cry in the bathroom. Both are valid.

What Grief Actually Does to Your Brain?

Grief affects concentration. It affects memory. It affects your ability to make decisions, even small ones. This is documented, not imagined. You may find yourself reading the same email four times. You may forget things you normally wouldn't forget. This is normal grief brain, and it's temporary.

When the Grief Keeps Coming?

You might think you're fine by week two and then fall apart at week six. Grief doesn't move in a straight line. Joseph Campbell wrote about the hero's journey as a descent before a return. Grief has that same shape. You go down before you come back up, and sometimes you go down again.

Returning to work after miscarriage at 6 weeks