Navigating Grief: A Guide to Healing and Coping After Loss

After the loss of a loved one, just getting through the day seems difficult. Allow yourself enough time to grieve, and give yourself as much time as you need. We all cope with loss in different ways. Understand there are no hard rules for the recovery process.

Instructions

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  Do not feel guilty to begin the healing process. Doing fun things or experiencing happiness might feel like betrayal. Your loved one wants you to be happy. Moving on is not betrayal.

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  Expect to go through some weird or unexpected emotions. Anger, denial, shock, and depression are a few you can expect to experience.

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  Honor your loved one by paying tribute to the memory of their life. During the grieving process we focus on death. During the healing process we honor life!

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  Be open about your needs! One thing you will need is a support system. Do not be ashamed or too proud to ask for help! People want to help you, they just might not know how!