The 5 Best Journals for Navigating Grief (and Why I Created One)

Grief is messy. It doesn’t follow a timeline, and it doesn’t care how organised your life was before it hit. Whether you’re grieving a loved one, the end of a relationship, a version of yourself, or even a future that never arrived, writing can be one of the most powerful ways to move through it.

As someone who’s lived with grief—deeply, silently, and then finally, with purpose—I created Eve’s Grief Journal to hold space gently. But before I tell you about that, here are some other journals that have helped people find their footing again.

1. The Grief Journal by Eve’s Journals (New Zealand)

If you’re looking for a gentle, spiritual companion for a two-year healing journey, this is it. Designed for those navigating deep loss, this journal offers:

• Monthly prompts for two full years
• Crystal, tarot, and ritual integration
• Guided meditations and visualisations
• Angelic support and spiritual reflection
• A calming, modern design with gold-accented themes

This isn’t just a notebook, it’s a sacred space to write, weep, reflect, and begin again. Created in New Zealand by someone who’s lived the process, not just studied it.

Find it at: www.evesjournals.com

2. The Grief Workbook by The Wellness Society (UK)

A psychological approach with worksheets and CBT-based exercises.
Perfect for those who want to balance emotional reflection with mental structure.

3. Grieve. Breathe. Receive. Journal by Nakeia Homer (US)

Spoken-word meets soul journalling. A shorter, raw guide with poetic prompts and deep emotional resonance. Beautiful for daily use in the early stages.

Focused on affirmations and simplicity, this journal helps soften the harsh edges of sudden or traumatic loss. Great for early grief and spiritual leanings.

5. The Art of Grieving Journal by Alison Penny (UK)

Blends art therapy with writing, especially helpful for creative grievers. It offers room to sketch, paint, and express emotions beyond words.

Why I Created My Own

I couldn’t find a journal that acknowledged grief as both deeply human and spiritually significant. Most were clinical or too light. I wanted one that met people in the middle: structured, but soulful.

My Grief Journal is the one I needed when I lost my dad and moved to the other side of the world. It’s gentle, intuitive, and written to walk beside you for as long as grief does.

If you’re grieving right now: I see you. I honour your process. And I hope these journals help, whether mine or another’s.