Expressing Feelings and Thoughts Of Loss

On a sheet of paper  (or print this sheet) use the following format to help facilitate your own thoughts and expressions. 
The sentences can be used a guides to get you started.

Dear _____________________,

In losing you, I have lost...

When I think of you, I remember.....

What you meant to me is......

What I miss about you is...

I appreciate you for...

Pleasant times I remember with you are...

I respect.....

I am angry at you for....

I feel hurt/ disappointment/ shame when...

I feel lonely/fear when...

I feel guilty about...

I regret....

I forgive you for....

I forgive myself for...

The hardest thing about letting go is......

Losing you has changed me is this way....

What I will always cherish about you is.....

What I will do differently in my life because I have known you is.....

What I have learned from you is.......