Music helps name what’s happening, hold grief, and find strength. Here’s a supportive playlist path—naming → strength → grieving → rebuilding. Choose what fits your story and skip what doesn’t.
Make 4 small playlists and move between them as needed. If a song spikes distress, pause and come back later. Your pace matters.
Naming what’s happening
- “Because of You” — Kelly Clarkson
- “Jar of Hearts” — Christina Perri
- “Praying” — Kesha
- “Elastic Heart” — Sia
- “Human” — Christina Perri
Strength to go / reclaim
- “Fighter” — Christina Aguilera
- “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” — Kelly Clarkson
- “Shake It Out” — Florence + The Machine
- “Brave” — Sara Bareilles
- “Titanium” — David Guetta ft. Sia
Grieving & releasing
- “Someone Like You” — Adele
- “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” — Taylor Swift
- “Liability” — Lorde
- “The Night We Met” — Lord Huron
- “River” — Leon Bridges
Rebuilding self
- “This Is Me” — Keala Settle
- “Scars to Your Beautiful” — Alessia Cara
- “Good as Hell” — Lizzo
- “Dog Days Are Over” — Florence + The Machine
- “Firework” — Katy Perry
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