How Do You Cope With Loss And The Grieving Process?
At some point in our lives we’ve all experienced loss and the grief process. This article is about how to learn to deal with loss and cope with the grieving process. Understand why you are sad. Sometimes this is obvious. Sometimes, though, you can feel sad for no apparent reason. Spending some time with yourself and asking yourself a few questions can help understand why you are feeling down. Get a journal. It doesn’t matter what it looks like or how much it costs– just get something to record your thoughts in. Then find a writing utensil — pen, fresh pencil, quill pen…whatever your fancy. Find a quiet place and get comfortable. This could be your favorite chair in your den, your bed, the back porch, or the woods. This should be somewhere where you will not be disturbed for at least thirty minutes. Once you’re comfortable ask yourself a few questions and write down the first thing that comes to your mind. Don’t think about the best answer — write whatever comes out first! Some que