Grief encompasses the
range of unpleasant emotions that occur after a loss. Grief is most associated
with death, but many other types of loss can result in differing levels of
grief. It can be a strong and overwhelming emotion. You can feel numb and
separated from your daily life.
Everyone can understand
this natural reaction to great loss, yet the experience is also uniquely personal. No one else can fully
understand how you feel and how the loss has affected you.
These sad events are some
of the types of loss that can cause grief:
1.
Death of a loved one
2.
Death of a pet
3.
Unemployment
4.
Divorce or breakup
5.
Miscarriage
6.
Serious illness or disability
The process of grieving can’t
be completely controlled. The process can take months, or even years, to pass. Fortunately, though, the
pain tends to lessen over time as your life adapts to your new circumstances.
Loss and grief are
inevitable. It’s part of life to suffer loss from time to time. Grief can occur
at any age. Regardless of age, grief is an emotionally painful part of life.