The Grieving Process – Will it Ever End?
When a person dies, his or her suffering is over, at least in life on earth. They have moved on but those who are still living are faced with huge pressures, devastating trauma, important decisions, and powerful emotions. The survivors’ grieving process has just begun. The attention of friends and relatives has been focused on the one who was dying. Now the ones living, left behind and most closely affected by the death need the concern and caring of family and friends. Most of us don’t know what grief will be like until we experience it firsthand. We expect to be sad and hurt, but may be surprised to feel other emotions like anger and guilt. It can be a surprise to discover that after someone dies, our relationships with others change. Our families and friendship may not be the same because of the changes we undergo after a loss. In recent years, research has shown that there are identifiable patterns of emotions in grief. Knowing what those are can help you recognize that the turmoil
