How To Process Grief And Loss — Part 2
Dealing With The Pain
Welcome to the second post about how to process grief and loss. In part one, I talked about what bereavement and grief are as well as the different types of grief. So now we know what grief is, I want to talk about how to process it.
Before I begin, I want to stress that I know everyone is different, as is the source of their pain and their way of processing grief. This article is not intended to be a one size fits all how-to, just a guide to get you started.
Do Not Try To Ignore It!
As the saying goes, denial ain’t just a river in Egypt. Trying to pretend your grief doesn’t exist or ignoring it will prolong your grief. The only way to deal with your loss is to work through it. Acknowledge your grief, and take time to feel your pain as terrible as it can be.
Don’t Be Afraid If You Don’t Cry
Anytime you see death on TV or in a movie, everyone is inevitably sobbing. They burst into tears when they’re informed, and you see them crying for a long time. However, crying is not the only way to express or process grief. As I explained in my depression posts, I rarely cry when my illness is at its worst. Instead, I exist in a grey, numb void. A lack of tears doesn’t mean you’re not…
