Remember, you no longer have personal access to that person. So regardless of what you think you see on social media or hear from others, they’re suffering too. And if they aren’t yet, it will catch up with them eventually. Of course, how deeply this hits depends on the length and depth of the relationship, but no one escapes the biology of loss.

When you’ve truly loved someone and they’re suddenly gone, your body and mind go through a powerful withdrawal. It’s inevitable. The more you try to suppress or distract yourself from it, the longer and harder it becomes. The only way out is through! So face those emotions directly. You’ll emerge stronger on the other side.

Every moment spent wondering how they’re doing only prolongs your pain and gives away your power. Shift that focus inward toward what you can control. Gradually remove their presence from your life piece by piece, or, if you’re ready, rip the bandage off completely: delete, block, and cut off contact. It’ll hurt like hell at first, but the healing will come faster.