Rather, it is in our wiring. It is the normal and necessary journey we embark on after something we have valued no longer exists. If someone we love dies, we grieve. If a beloved pet dies, we grieve. If someone we love leaves us, we grieve. If something we value is taken away from us, we grieve. If circumstances we were comfortable with or attached to change, we grieve. In general, the stronger ou
r attachment to the person or the thing, the stronger our grief will be. You see, love and grief are two sides of the same precious coin. One does not—and cannot—exist without the other. They are the yin and yang of our lives. People sometimes say that grief is the price we pay for the joy of having loved. If we allow ourselves the grace of love, we must also allow ourselves the grace of grief and mourning. Mourning
If grief is what we think and feel inside, what is mourning? Mourning is the outward expression of our grief. Mourning is crying, talking about the loss, journaling, sharing memories, and telling stories. Other ways to mourn include praying, making things, joining in ceremonies, and participating in support groups. Mourning is how, over time, we begin to heal. It is through active and honest mourning that we reconstruct hope and meaning in our lives. The Six Needs of Mourning
During our journey through grief and mourning, we all encounter six needs we must meet if we are to heal:
Acknowledge the reality of the death. Embrace the pain of the loss. Remember the person who died. Develop a new self-identity. Search for meaning. Receive support from others. For more information, follow the below link:
https://www.centerforloss.com/grief/
