Numbness and Grief

“Transformando el duelo” “Transforming Grief” · Jun 4, 2026 · 11m

Have you ever expected to feel sadness, cry, or experience intense emotions after a loss, only to find yourself feeling disconnected, empty, or simply functioning on autopilot?

In this episode, we explore a response that is more common than many people realize: emotional numbness. When facing a significant loss, some individuals become concerned because they cannot access their emotions the way they expected to. They may even wonder if they are grieving the “right” way. The truth is that emotional numbness can be a natural protective response when the pain feels too overwhelming to process…