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@prettypainfulgriefbook: 42 viral TikToks

42 viral TikToks by @prettypainfulgriefbook (best x176), with each video's hook, views and viral factor. See which ideas worked.

A serene outdoor scene overlooking a vast body of blue water under a bright sky, with green foliage in the upper right corner. In the center, there's a small table with a checkered yellow tablecloth and two chairs. The table is set against a brick wall. Text overlayed in the foreground, in large, white font.

x3.40

18,549 views

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The cover image shows an open book with a handwritten quote about grief. A hand is visible writing in the book. The background is a plain, light-colored surface.

x2.37

14,866 views

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A hand holding a cluster of pink flowers against a clear blue sky and hook text on the top part of the frame.

x6.38

40,035 views

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An open notebook page sits on a wooden surface. On the right side of the page, handwritten text is visible, seemingly written with a pen. The text is in a cursive style, and the words are arranged in a columnar format. The upper left of the page contains written text in a smaller size, while the bottom right corner showcases part of the page number.

x2.41

15,091 views

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The image shows an open book on a wooden surface. The text is handwritten in black ink. There is a hand holding a pen and writing on the page. The background is blurred, with the book and the hand in focus.

x2.06

12,948 views

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The cover image features an open book on a wooden surface. A hand holding a pen is writing on the right page. Text is handwritten in black ink, and the lighting is natural, casting shadows.

x3.56

22,319 views

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The image shows a close-up of an open book on a wooden surface. Handwriting fills the pages, with one hand visible, in the process of writing on the page. The text focuses on feelings of guilt.

x2.49

15,594 views

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An open book on a wooden surface. The left page contains handwritten text in black ink with the beginning of a sentence in the corner. The hand of the writer is seen holding a pen at the bottom of the page.

x2.65

20,717 views

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The image features a page from a book, with text centered on a white background. The text reads, 'some gentle words for anyone that feels broken by grief', using a simple, readable font. The page appears lightly textured with subtle gray tones, suggesting the physical presence of the book.

x71.3

558,107 views

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A serene image featuring a black bench on a paved area, set against a backdrop of a calm ocean and a pale sky. The bench has horizontal slats and a simple design. The sky is overcast. Text overlays express a message of grief and acceptance.

x3.33

26,108 views

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A hand holding a flower-filled ice cream cone against a bright blue sky. The cone is made of waffle, and the flowers are pink and arranged in a cluster.

x3.13

24,529 views

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An image of a white piece of paper with the text 'some gentle reminders to hold onto as July ends' in a serif font.

x6.16

48,257 views

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The image is a simple, text-based design set against a plain off-white background. The text is hand-written style in a burnt orange color. The central message reads, 'if you give me a long hug, I might start to cry.' Above this, in a separate line, is the statement, 'MY CURRENT GRIEF STATE IS:'. At the bottom, in a smaller font, is the caption: 'The Pretty Painful Grief Book'. The layout is minimalist, with the text centered and taking up most of the space, creating a direct and emotionally resonant message.

x3.03

46,682 views

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A minimalist image with a light gray background. Centered on the image are handwritten orange/red text that expresses a poignant sentiment. The text reads: 'It isn't just that they died, it's that they were supposed to still be here.' Below, in smaller, cursive orange/red text, is the phrase 'The Pretty Painful Grief Book'.

x2.21

34,040 views

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An open book on a wooden surface, showing a page filled with handwritten text. The text is in black ink and is the primary focus, with a hand holding a pen towards the bottom right of the frame as though writing. The top of the page includes the question "What do you hate most about what grief has done to you?" The lighting appears natural, creating shadows and highlighting the texture of the paper. The overall composition is simple and focused on the text.

x2.12

32,626 views

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The image displays an open book on a wooden surface, with handwritten text and a hand holding a pen. The text fills the majority of the right page and the background is a warm tone.

x3.61

55,628 views

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An open book with a handwritten message on one of its pages. A hand with a black marker is writing on the page. The text is in the center, with a wooden background in the top left and right corners.

x4.04

62,269 views

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A page from a notebook lying open on a wooden surface. The left side is blank, while the right side displays handwritten text in thick black marker. A hand holding a marker is visible in the lower right, about to continue writing. The text reads, 'What keeps you awake at night?' followed by, 'I'm so tired of everyone expecting me to "get over it" when I'm still learning how to live with it.' The overall composition implies introspection and personal reflection.

x6.37

111,004 views

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An open book on a wooden surface, displaying handwritten text. The text is in black ink, with the writer's hand holding the pen in the lower right corner of the image. The book's pages are cream-colored and the lighting appears soft and natural.

x17.2

299,931 views

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The image shows an open book with handwritten text and a hand holding a pen as if writing. The top of the page reads 'How has grief impacted your relationship with yourself?' below which the following is written: 'I don't know how to answer when someone asks if I'm okay.' The image has a warm, neutral color palette.

x2.13

39,958 views

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The image shows an open book on a wooden surface. The left page is visible, displaying handwritten text in black ink, likely a quote or a personal reflection. A pen is held in the bottom-right corner, with a hand writing on the page. The pages are white, creating contrast with the black text and the wooden surface. The composition is simple and focuses on the act of writing and the content within the book.

x5.99

112,113 views

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The cover image shows a person's hand holding a pen and writing on the right page of an open book. The text in black handwritten on the white paper reads, "It wasn't just their death that broke me. It was everything that never got to happen."

x17.4

326,080 views

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The image shows an open book on a wooden surface, with handwriting on a white page. The text, in black ink, begins with the phrase, "The scariest thing about grief is..." A hand, holding a black pen, is visible at the bottom, seemingly in the process of writing or underlining the words.

x2.21

39,068 views

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A serene outdoor scene with a clear blue sky and a field of wildflowers. A wooden chair stands alone in the field, conveying a sense of solitude and reflection. Hand-written text is overlaid on the sky, offering a comforting message about grief.

x11.6

205,726 views

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An image taken outdoors, likely in a field. A weathered wooden chair faces the viewer, placed on a stone path that leads into the distance. The path is flanked by tall, dry grass under a slightly overcast sky. Text is overlaid in handwritten style on the image, describing the emotional and physical impact of grief.

x3.91

64,842 views

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The image shows an open notebook with handwriting in black ink. The text reads, "I didn't just lose them, I lost a part of my heart I'll never get back." The hand of a person is visible, holding a pen and writing more text on the page. The notebook is open on a wooden surface.

x2.23

36,954 views

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A hand holding a pen writes on an open notebook. The notebook is on a wooden surface. The text in the notebook is handwritten. The overall composition is a top-down view.

x2.02

25,845 views

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A hand holding a black pen is writing text on a white page in an open book. The page contains handwritten text in black ink with the title 'Something about your grief that nobody knows.' The text reads 'If the world could have heard the sound my heart made when I lost you... maybe they would have paused too.' The background visible is a wooden surface.

x9.22

118,212 views

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The image shows a book open to a page with handwritten text. A hand holding a pen writes on the page. The text is in black ink on white paper.

x4.44

55,386 views

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The image shows an open notebook on a wooden surface, with handwritten text filling most of the right page. A hand holding a pen is visible, in the process of writing. The text starts with a question and presents a personal reflection on grief.

x4.45

55,570 views

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An open book is displayed on a wooden surface, with handwriting filling a page. The text, written in a casual script, expresses feelings about loss and grief. A hand with a pen is visible, and colors are muted.

x2.32

28,955 views

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An open book with a white page is shown. Handwritten sentences are written on the page that express personal feelings, with a hand holding a marker in the frame. The background is wooden, adding warmth to the scene.

x2.80

40,703 views

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Top hooks from @prettypainfulgriefbook

  1. I never got to say goodbye the way I wanted to. Maybe no one ever does. Maybe no goodbye would’ve been enough Maybe all we ever get is, I love you, and the hope that they knew just how

    962K views · viral factor x176

  2. I don’t need people to fix my grief—I know they can’t. I don’t need advice or platitudes or someone telling me they “understand.” What I need is simple: someone to ask about them. To say their name without hesitation. To ask me to share a memory, to laugh with me at the silly stories, to let me keep them alive in the only way I still can.

    653K views · viral factor x119

  3. some gentle words for anyone that feels broken by grief

    558K views · viral factor x71.3

  4. The hardest part isn't that they are gone. It's that they are never coming

    437K views · viral factor x22.3

  5. It wasn’t just their death that broke me. It was everything that never got to happen.

    326K views · viral factor x17.4

  6. They say time heals. But all time has done is show me how much I've really lost.

    299K views · viral factor x17.2

  7. People think that because I keep going, I don't hurt. Let me be very clear... I hurt and I keep going

    310K views · viral factor x16.8

  8. I think it's okay if I'm a bit sad forever... it will remind me that you were real.

    205K views · viral factor x11.6

  9. I THINK IT'S OKAY IF I AM A BIT SAD FOREVER. IT WILL REMIND ME THAT YOU WERE REAL.

    194K views · viral factor x9.95

  10. If the world could have heard the sound my heart made when I lost you... maybe they would have paused too

    118K views · viral factor x9.22

Niches @prettypainfulgriefbook posts in

Formats @prettypainfulgriefbook uses

@prettypainfulgriefbook by the numbers

The library has 42 viral TikToks from @prettypainfulgriefbook, with 5.4M views in all. The median video has 47K views, and the most viral reached a viral factor of x176. The biggest niche is Mental Health & Wellbeing, with 33 videos. Viral factor compares a video's views with its account's usual views: x10 means ten times the views that creator normally gets.

Viral videos in the library
42
Platform
TikTok only
Total views
5.4M (5,463,546)
Median views per video
47K
Median viral factor
x3.58
Highest viral factor
x176

These figures cover all 42 videos in this list, not only the cards above.

Questions about @prettypainfulgriefbook

What video formats does @prettypainfulgriefbook use?

In @prettypainfulgriefbook's videos in the library, the most used formats are Minimal Quote Slides (11 videos), Sign Holder (7) and Casual Monologue (6).

Which @prettypainfulgriefbook hooks went most viral?

The most viral hook in @prettypainfulgriefbook's videos in the library is “I never got to say goodbye the way I wanted to. Maybe no one ever does. Maybe no goodbye would’ve been…” (viral factor x176, 962K views), followed by “I don’t need people to fix my grief—I know they can’t. I don’t need advice or platitudes or someone telling…” (x119). Every hook on this page links to its video.

How many views do @prettypainfulgriefbook's videos get?

Across 42 videos, the median is 47K views, and together they have 5.4M views. The median viral factor is x3.58: the typical video got 3.58 times its creator's usual views.