The Artist

The Artist expresses grief through creativity and making. For some, sorrow finds its way through colour, texture, movement, and craft. Creating something with the hands can provide space to reflect, process, and honour what is being felt.

Painting, weaving, carving, sculpting, gardening, baking, and cooking are all ways grief can be expressed and transformed into something meaningful.

The Writer

The Writer expresses grief through words. For some, sorrow is processed by putting thoughts and feelings onto the page. Writing creates a quiet space to reflect, remember, and give shape to emotions that may be difficult to speak aloud.

Letters, poetry, lyrics, prose, texts, and emails can all become ways of expressing and honouring grief. Through writing, the heart is given a voice and sorrow is gently acknowledged.

The Avoider

The Avoider experiences grief by setting it aside, often choosing not to speak about it directly. For some, sorrow is processed quietly and privately, held inwardly rather than expressed outwardly.

Grief may be tucked away, carefully handled, or placed somewhere safe until the person feels ready to face it. This card recognizes that avoidance can be a natural way some people protect themselves while navigating loss.

The Mover and The Shaker

The Mover and The Shaker experiences grief through physical movement. For some, sorrow is processed through the body rather than through words. Movement can release tension, shift emotion, and create space for healing.

Dance, body movement, hiking, walking, swimming, or even throwing something with strength can become ways of expressing and releasing grief. Through motion, emotions that feel heavy or stuck are allowed to move and change.

The Talker

The Talker processes grief through conversation and shared words. Speaking about loss can help bring clarity, understanding, and connection. For some, expressing thoughts and emotions out loud is an important way to move through sorrow.

Interpersonal conversations, talk therapy, and support groups can provide spaces where grief can be spoken, witnessed, and understood. Through dialogue, the experience of loss is shared rather than carried alone.

The Sensitive One

The Sensitive One experiences grief through emotions and feeling. For some, sorrow is expressed through tears, sounds, and the natural reactions of the body. Feelings may surface strongly and be shared through emotion rather than words.

Drumming or music, making sounds, expressing feelings, and non-verbal communication such as body language or facial expressions can all become ways of showing grief. Through emotional expression, sorrow is acknowledged and allowed to move freely.

The Seeker

The Seeker experiences grief through reflection, spirituality, and the search for meaning. For some, sorrow invites deeper questions about life, loss, and connection beyond what can be seen or explained.

Ritual, prayer, meditation, and ceremony can provide spaces to honour loss and explore the spiritual dimensions of grief. Through these practices, the Seeker looks for understanding, comfort, and a sense of connection within the experience of sorrow.

Cards for Children — Coming Soon

Seven Languages of Sorrow cards for children are currently in development, thoughtfully designed to help young people understand, express, and navigate grief in ways that feel safe and age-appropriate.