[DelusionsDaily]

T and I are working on grief and loss. For ex-pdoc it is the loss of the relationship because I still struggle with it at times. She told me to just write about him and hopefully we can pick apart WHY I am still struggling. It's supposed to be in a narrative type format but I can't even get started. How do I start something so difficult?

[nervous puppy]

That does sound difficult. Maybe, and this is just me, you can start by just writing down what you are thinking when you thing about ex-pdoc? Then maybe it will flow from there?
For me, when I have things in my head that are on "repeat", I start wherever the thoughts are and write them down. Just get them out on paper without worrying about getting it in the correct chronological order or whatever. It doesn't have to make sense right now, it just has to come out of your head and onto the paper.

[AllHeart]

One word. Just start with one word, add another, and another. Don't worry about format, or organization. Just start writing whatever pops into your head, bit by bit, and see where that leads you.

[kecanoe]

Maybe start with what you would like to say to him? I have found that helpful.

[Argonautomobile]

Originally Posted by kecanoe

Maybe start with what you would like to say to him? I have found that helpful.

This is a good idea. Actually, I think there've been lots of helpful suggestions here. You could also look up techniques for overcoming writers' block. For me, there are usually some provocative words that stick out in my mind (Maybe something like "Implicated," "Betrayal," "Absolution.") I just write those down and fill in the blanks. Good luck!