"Grief is so hard": Heartbroken DiJonai Carrington makes saddening confession as she continues to grieve major loss

On Tuesday, DiJonai Carrington expressed her grief in front of her fans. The Connecticut Sun star has had a rough offseason, but she is fighting through it, and it seems she has chosen to express her feelings to make it through hard times.

She posted her thoughts on her recent loss in an X, formerly Twitter, post, writing:

"Grief is so hard. It’s like everytime I think I’m ok, I’m not. No matter how much u did, u still lay up every night thinkin bout what else u shoulda told em, what more u coulda done, n times u wish u woulda went to see em but jus kno there’s nothin u can do to change any of it."

Carrington penned her thoughts after the death of her grandfather, who was also her biggest fan. He used to attend her games, showing up in her gear.

The Mercury star is grieving right now, but she will be back in action to play in the 3x3 basketball league, Unrivaled. DiJonai Carrington will play for Mist BC alongside Breanna Stewart, Aaliyah Edwards, Courtney Vandersloot, Jewell Loyd and Rickea Jackson. Mist BC will play in the opening game of the inaugural Unrivaled season on Jan. 17.

DiJonai Carrington shares a heartfelt message for her grandfather after his death

DiJonai Carrington shared a heartfelt message for her grandfather after his death. On Saturday, the Sun star shared an Instagram story featuring the image of her grandfather's casket.

"I love you forever grandpa and after that," she captioned. "had to put the last jersey he saw me play in there with him forever."

The casket had a flower bouquet on it as it was placed on the ground to be buried. In a story on Nov. 30, the Sun star explained the struggles of her grandfather and what he meant for her.

"He fought so hard and through so much pain," Carrington wrote. "My only solace is knowin' that he can now rest in peace with grandma and the Lord. I'll never have to right words to express what he means to me. Really my guy fr. & never missed a game in phx from a kid to the WNBA."

Carrington pens a heartfelt message for her grandfather. (Credits: @dijonai_/Instagram)

DiJonai Carrington had a stellar run with the Sun last season. She averaged 12.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game and also won the Most Improved Player award.