Grief Doesn't Follow a Timeline
There's no fixed schedule for grief, and it doesn't move in a straight line.
Grief is often expected to follow neat stages, but in reality it tends to move unpredictably — periods of calm can be followed by intense waves, sometimes years after a loss.
There's no universal timeline for "moving on," and comparing your grief to someone else's pace usually isn't helpful. Different relationships and losses are processed differently.
If grief begins to feel stuck — persistent inability to function, or complete avoidance of anything related to the loss — support from a professional can help without rushing the process.