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I will praise the LORD all my life.
Psalm 146:2
 1. What is grief?
 2. What are the normal feelings of grief?
 3. How long does grieving last?
 4. Do all people grieve in the same way?
 5. What helps the grieving process?



1. What is grief?
Grief is a normal, healthy response to a loss of a loved one. One of the greatest difficulties in life is the death of someone you love. Healing from the loss involves coming to terms with the loss and the meaning of the loss in one’s life.

2. What are the normal feelings of grief?
As you face a loss, you may have different feelings at different stages. These feelings include shock, denial, anger, guilt and sadness. Your grief may never go away completely, but the pain will lessen as time allows you to work through the feelings.

3. How long does grieving last?
Grief impacts each individual differently. Recent research has shown that intense grieving lasts from three months to a year and many people continue experiencing profound grief for longer. Be sure to talk with a family doctor if you are having trouble getting through the process. The doctor can help you work through the depression and start to feel better about your loss.

4. Do all people grieve in the same way?
While many aspects of grieving are universal – feelings of sadness, confusion and depression – there is no single prescribed way to grieve. Some individuals want to have many people around with whom they can share their feelings. Others prefer to deal with loss more privately.

5. What helps the grieving process?
Even though grievers often feel helpless, there are important steps and actions they can take to make the grieving process flow more smoothly. Here are some ways to cope with the pain of loss:

  • Seek out supportive people. Find a relative, friend, neighbor or spiritual leader who will listen and provide you with support.
  • Join a support group. Being with others who have had a similar loss is therapeutic. Express your feelings.
  • Take care of your health. Eat balanced, nutritious meals. Rest properly. If you have physical problems, consult with your physician.
  • ind outside help if necessary. If your grief feels too heavy for you to bear, find a counselor or therapist trained in grief issues to offer you some guidance.


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