I never found a grief tool that spoke to an Indian context until this. The prompts were honest, the tone was warm and I finally felt seen.
Turning goodbye into healing.
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Real grief doesn’t end like a movie—it changes shape.
You might feel like you’re expected to “bounce back” or “be grateful”—but inside you may still carry the ache, the question, the silent “why now”. This deck of cards acknowledges that truth: yes, the goodbye happened; yes, you feel un-anchored; and yes, part of you is still searching. It won’t rush you. It won’t pretend everything will be simple again. Instead, it gives you permission to pause, to hold your emotions gently, and to re-enter life on your terms.It’s okay if you write one line and close the journal. It’s okay if you skip a week and return. What matters is that you keep returning to you. Because the most courageous act after loss is this: staying in the room with yourself, even when the silence feels loud.
You’re not broken. You’re becoming.This is your map back to you.1What's inside
Undated opening page (write your own day-one intention)
Self-guided prompts to navigate loss, love, and letting go
CBT-based exercises to challenge overwhelming thoughts and shift self-blame
Therapy tools that guide you through emotional processing at your own pace
Mindfulness activities to reconnect with your present and find calm
A structured, safe format for journaling for mental health and grief healing
2How to use
Choose a quiet time—perhaps after work or early morning when the city still exhales. Open to the deck of cards and begin with a card that calls out to you: Acknowledging the Goodbye. Read the prompt slowly; pause, breathe, write the first thing that comes. Use the mindfulness ritual (a brief 2-minute breath exercise) before you write. You might spend 10-15 minutes, three times a week. This is designed to be flexible: if you feel stuck, linger on a page; if you feel ready, move faster. There’s no deadline.
3Why it works
Grief doesn’t follow a timetable—and yet we live in systems (work, social media, families) that expect neat closure. Research in bereavement psychology emphasises that healing involves continuing bonds (rather than severing them), integrating loss into life, and rebuilding narrative. By using CBT-based tools, this journal helps challenge self-blame (“I should be over this already”), re-frame stuck thoughts and gently re-connect with your present. At the same time, mindfulness practices bring you back from rumination and into emotional safety. In clinical practice you’ll often see the pattern: someone holds grief in silence then bursts into overwhelm. This journal interrupts that cycle with structure, clarity and compassion.
4Good to know
Covers personal losses (bereavement, breakup, identity change) in one inclusive journal
Blends CBT (cognitive-behavioural therapy) + mindfulness + narrative reflection
Designed for self-paced use—no therapist required, yet therapy-friendly
Bonus “after‐grief” plan to integrate new meaning & connection
Rs. 800.00
This Emotional Wellness Tool Helps You:
Practical, psychologist-designed ways to feel grounded and clear.
What people say
Loved by thoughtful humans
I’m not a big ‘journalling’ person—but the CBT exercises through journaling helped me shift from self-blame (“I should be over this”) to self-care.
After my breakup I felt invisible. Working through the rituals reminded me that I still exist, beyond the relationship.
I use it alongside sessions with my therapist. The monthly check-in tool helped me notice patterns I’d missed between appointments.
In Mumbai’s 24/7 rush, the mindfulness pages offered 5-minute pockets of calm. Thank you for making this.
Because great things rarely travel alone.
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Behind the design
Why we build tools for feelings (not just vibes).
When I first trained as a therapist in India, one of the recurring narratives I met was this: “I’ve lost someone, but the world expects me to move on. I can’t talk. I’m supposed to be okay by now.” I realised that while there are many resources for grief, few are built for the Indian urban professional who’s emotionally savvy — and yet lonely in their experience. That’s why we created What Happens After Goodbye? — a grief journal rooted in therapeutic frameworks (CBT, narrative therapy, mindfulness) and designed with the city-dweller in mind. We tested it with clients, refined the language, added prompts that refer explicitly to Indian cultural touchpoints (festivals, family expectations, work-life pressures). We wanted this to feel less like “another self-help book” and more like a safe, quiet companion—one you can carry, open, pause, breathe into. My hope is that this journal gives you back your voice when all you’ve heard is ‘you should be fine now’. Let it help you re-find your rhythm, reconnect to meaning, and carry your goodbye gently into your becoming. Warmly, [Founder’s Name], Founder & Lead Clinician, The Thought Co.
~ Priyanka Varma
Founder, The Thought Co.
Therapist-led
Radically honest
FAQs
Common questions about confidentiality, setup speed, and formats.
Is this journal only for bereavement?
Not at all. While it covers death and loss of a loved one, it is equally suited for endings such as relationship break-ups, job identity loss, migration, or any major life chapter that ended.
We initially conceptualised this for break-ups but research and experience showed us that the end of the emotional intensity experienced with the end of a relationship is similar
Do I need a therapist to use this?
No. It’s self-guided and thoughtfully designed for independent use. That said, if you are in therapy, the journal can complement your sessions very well.
It can serve as a companion in your therapeutic journey.
How long does it take to complete?
he structure spans approximately 8–10 weeks if you use it regularly (3 sessions/week), but there’s no strict deadline. Go at your pace.
You decide the pace. It's your journey.
Is it culturally relevant for India?
Yes. The language, references, and resource list have been localised for Indian emotional-wellness contexts while maintaining a globally informed therapeutic foundation.
We embrace our desi-ness and recognise we need to contextualise emotional care for ourselves.