Grief Journaling Prompts That Actually Help

A way to give voice to the thoughts and emotions that feel too heavy to carry in silence. Journaling doesn’t take away the pain, but it can create space for your love and your loss to sit side by side. It can help you reflect, honor memories, and notice small ways healing is unfolding over time. This page offers a handful of grief prompts to get you started — but it’s only the beginning. At The Grief Table, we’re building a community of ongoing prompts, resources, and conversations so you don’t have to grieve alone 

Provides emotional release and relief - Creates space for reflection without judgment - Helps track your grief journey over time - Serves as a way to honor your loved one and your ongoing bond 

“What do I miss most about my person right now?” - “What memory brings both tears and gratitude?” - “What would I say to them if they were sitting with me today?” - “How has my grief changed me?” - “What small thing brought me comfort this week?”

Journaling can start with words on paper, but at The Grief Table we’re expanding how prompts can show up in your life. - Weekly Newsletter: Sign up to receive new grief prompts every week in your inbox, along with encouragement and resources. 

• TikTok Video Prompts: On our TikTok page, you’ll find a folder/playlist with video grief prompts designed to help you pause, reflect, and feel connected. 

Think of this page as a baseline resource — a starting place. From here, you can join the wider community and find prompts that grow with you over time 

Write without editing or censoring yourself - Don’t worry about grammar or structure — let your words flow - Allow both pain and gratitude to show up on the page - Keep your journal private, or share only if it feels supportive.

Your journal can become a companion on your grief journey — not a cure, but a witness. For ongoing grief prompts and resources, visit our Resources Hub, sign up for the weekly newsletter, and join the conversation on TikTok. Together, we are creating a community where grief and love are both honored.