What is grieving and what does it have to do with becoming empowered?
Grieving is the unavoidable and inevitable painful response whenever we lose something that is important to us. Whether it be loss of a job, a prized possession, a loved one (death, divorce relocation) and/or a physical /mental ability, it is going to hurt, and, sometimes, hurt tremendously. This is one of the prices we pay for being human. The painful feelings are numerous and can range in intensity, but typical painful feelings are sadness, anger, guilt and fear. The painful feelings associated are not only emotional feelings, but mental feelings as well. It is very common after suffering from any important loss that we may experience confusion, forgetfulness, difficulty in concentrating etc. Notice how all these feelings can range in intensity. For example, the feeling of anger can range from mild annoyance to a full-blown rage, or sadness can range from mild feelings of sadness to a full-blown despair. Unlike some mental health experts, I believe that the painful feelings do not ne
