It is normal to miss someone who has been part of my life when they are no longer there. I can help myself through feelings of discontentment by calling a friend who can witness what I am going through without trying to fix it.
Comparing my life to another person's or even to the way that my life was prior to this grief, can lead to feeling discontent. If I am feeling the need for change, I can choose one small thing that I can control and make that change.
When I find it hard to believe that I will ever feel happy and content again, I will remind myself to notice the small joys in life, such as a friend checking in on me, the sound of laughter, or the beauty of nature.
When someone dies there are voids that form. Routines and patterns that used to be there missing. Today I will notice the way that new people and routines and coming into my life to meet my needs.