Grief, when seen as a puzzle, can be broken into a few neat, repeatable steps. First, catalogue every memory that triggers sorrow; label each as a distinct piece. Next, classify each piece by its emotional weight: light, moderate, heavy. Then, arrange the pieces along a timeline—this gives you the puzzle board. After that, identify patterns: recurring themes like loss of control, guilt, or longing. Those patterns are the “solution” you’re seeking. Finally, reconstruct the narrative by fitting the pieces back together, allowing the pattern to guide you toward closure. Each step is a function: gather(), label(), order(), pattern‑detect(), reconstruct(). Repeat as needed until the puzzle stabilises.