The grieving process

The grieving process

At some point in life, everyone loses someone they feel especially close to and we enter into grieving. The grieving that follows a loss is real, and can be very painful. While it may be tempting to deny grieving in an attempt to avoid the pain, it's much healthier to accept those feelings of pain and loss, and to work through the grief process in an intentional way. Grieving is a personal and highly individual experience. How you grieve depends on many factors. The following articles provide a large variety of techniques for assisting you through the grief process.

  • Losing a parent

    Losing a parent

    No matter what age you are, when you lose a parent, it can feel like you’ve lost your lifeline. Whether you were prepared for the death or not, you will suffer through an incredible amount of grief. Surrounding yourself with family at this time will be invaluable.

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  • Losing a brother or sister

    Losing a brother or sister

    Losing a sibling can change your whole world. Suddenly your family feels broken. When everything comes crashing down, it can be extremely difficult to see how life will ever seem normal again. You must continue to tell yourself that your grief will eventually ease.

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  • Losing a partner

    Losing a partner

    Many people who lose a husband, wife, lifetime partner, or girlfriend or boyfriend will feel completely lost. It may feel like a part of you has died too, and it’s okay to acknowledge that.

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  • Losing a child

    Losing a child

    There is nothing anyone can say or do to ease the pain of losing a child. It is the most gut-retching experience you could ever live through.

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  • Gatherings

    Gatherings

    Gathering with friends and family to mourn the loss of a loved one is healthy. Coming together lets us know we’re not alone in our grief and that there are others who feel the same way.

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  • Help for the younger generation

    Help for the younger generation

    Losing someone close to you may be the hardest thing you'll ever experience. Understanding what has happened can be really tough and it's okay to ask an adult some questions about it.

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  • Moving forward

    Moving forward

    There are certain things you can do to help yourself cope with grief. Just remember there are no rules or time limits. Everyone is different. Try and take one day at a time.

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  • Is what I

    Is what I'm going through normal?

    It’s important to remember that your feelings are normal and that there are no right or wrong ways to experience grief. You’re grieving for the loss of someone you love and it’s okay to do that.

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