Coping with the Death of a Loved One

Death is an inevitable aspect of life. Everyone of us will die.

As we live life it is also inevitable that people we know and love will die.

The loss of a loved one is a very difficult experience, one that leaves us reminiscing on our past, dwelling on memories and experiences of the loved one. Sometimes there is guilt and regret in regards to ones relationship with the loved one, what might have been, what should have been said.

The process of grieving is just that, a process. A process that requires time. It involves discussion and shared tales with other loved ones, reflection, and experiencing a wide arrange of emotions including sadness, anxiety, even despair. Eventually this leads to integration and acceptance of the loss in ones life.

There is no timetable for grieving, some people are more resilient than others and acceptance comes much sooner, others cannot overcome the denial and depression that comes with the firm reality of the loss within a reasonable amount of time.

Only when the loss happens will you experience true grieving, if you find yourself unable to achieve acceptance you must find the courage to seek out help, waver all stigmas, and find someone who will walk with you through the experience.