Grief

EXPERIENCING GRIEF

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When someone you know passes away, it can be one of the hardest things to go through. You could feel shock, disbelief, sadness, anger or numbness. It's understandable to feel like this; you're grieving. Remember, everyone reacts differently to loss and it's ok to feel whatever you're feeling.

Let your feelings out

Don't be afraid to let yourself cry. It's good to let your feelings out. Take your own time to heal. It is important not to hide how you feel for fear of upsetting others.

Even if others do burst into tears with you, there's nothing wrong with that.

Be around people who love you

You need friends and people you care about to help you, talk and listen to you and, most importantly, understand you. How could things ever get better after this? How will you ever be able to laugh again? These are common thoughts and feelings.

Know that you're not alone. There will always be someone there to help you and listen to you as long as you let them in on how you're feeling.

There is no set time when someone stops grieving

Everyone grieves differently, but the feelings they have are just the same as yours. Know that you don't need to feel stupid or ashamed about how you are feeling. People say that talking is the best cure. They're right.

Talk to a friend and share good memories with them. Laugh with them and cry with them. Remember the little things you used to do with the person that you lost. They seem like really simple things, but they're always the most treasured and happy memories.