Loss / Grief

Grief is a natural response to loss. It’s the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away.  Grieving is a personal and individual experience. How you grieve depends on many factors, including your personality and coping style, your life experience, your faith, and the nature of the loss. The grieving process takes time and the healing will happen gradually.

 

Losing someone or something you love is very painful. The single most important factor in healing from loss is having the support of other people. After a significant loss, you may experience all kinds of difficult and surprising emotions, such as shock, anger, and guilt.  Sometimes it may feel like the sadness will never let up. While these feelings can be frightening and overwhelming, they are normal reactions to loss. Accepting them as part of the grieving process and allowing yourself to feel what you feel is necessary for healing.