Survivor Guilt: Moving Through It

Survivor guilt often accompanies grief, whispering, “Why them? Why not me?” It turns loss into blame and pulls you into isolation. If left unchecked, this guilt can feel endless. But guilt is not truth—it’s grief trying to make sense of the senseless.

You are not to blame for surviving. Your life is not a mistake. By choosing to live—not perfectly, but fully—you honor those you’ve lost. Your love for them becomes a lasting legacy, transforming your pain into strength and hope.