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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