Understanding Grief: The "Ball in a Box" Analogy and Its Impact on Mental Health

This post expands on my original blog about the “Ball in a Box” analogy by offering a deeper, client-informed perspective. While the original version explains how grief may shrink over time, this update explores an alternative truth many grievers relate to: the grief may stay the same size, but life grows around it. This nuanced reframing offers comfort, especially for those who feel protective of their grief or struggle with the idea of “moving on.”