The many forms of grief
The quiet space between what was and what now is
Grief is never just one thing. It can be felt as a physical loss - when the body, health, or life circumstances change - or as an emotional loss, when hopes, dreams, relationships, or parts of one’s identity disappear. Grief holds pain, longing, and emptiness, but also a deep insight into who we are and what we have lost.
Often, grief is experienced as an in-between space: a quiet, fragile place between what was and the life that now has to be lived. Here, time can feel both slow and unpredictable. Many describe a strange sense of separation, as if the world outside continues to move on while one remains caught in what has been lost. It can fill the body, mind, and heart in ways that are difficult to describe, yet impossible to ignore.
In my work with grief, I focus on this in-between space, the place where longing, pain, and unresolved emotions exist side by side with love, memories, and desire. Here, there is room to feel grief’s physical, mental, and emotional dimensions. We can put words to what feels unbearable, understand its impact, and find small steps toward living with the loss, without forcing healing or forgetting what once was.
As a grief counselor, I create a safe space where it is possible to meet grief without judgment, acknowledge its many facets, and begin to navigate life in a way that respects both what has been lost and the life that can still be lived. This is not about “moving on,” but about finding a way to be with grief, with presence, understanding, and acceptance.
When we experience loss
As a therapist and grief counselor, I meet people in the midst of loss, longing, and change. Grief can be felt in the body, the mind, and the heart, and is often experienced as a quiet, fragile in-between space—between what was and the life that now has to be lived. Here, emotions can be conflicting, thoughts restless, and the body may react before we ourselves understand why. My work is to create a safe space where it is possible to sense, give voice to, and understand what feels overwhelming, without having to carry it alone.
I know how heavy grief can feel. I have lost close family members, experienced standing alone as a child during a divorce, and lived through years of waiting and hope during infertility—where the wish to start a family was put on hold again and again. These experiences give me a close and honest understanding of what people feel when life changes, and why it is so important to be met with respect, time, and presence in the midst of what can seem impossible to bear alone.
Others say
"We chose Jessie because we wanted a qualified alternative to traditional psychological support and grief groups -one that focuses on practical tools and real, everyday impact. The programme was easy to establish, even under complex circumstances, and the outcome was clear: the employee gained effective tools to manage their grief while also experiencing improved wellbeing and work performance. Although the programme took place online, Jessie succeeded in creating a safe, present, and confidential space.
The benefits extended beyond the individual employee. The programme contributed to greater understanding and better support within the team, thereby fostering a healthier work environment overall. We recommend Jessie Egedal without hesitation and have therefore made the offering a permanent part of our internal resources. It is an investment that strengthens both the employee and the organisation as a whole.”
Helle Gregersen, HR direktør, Middelfart Sparekasse