Facts on Losing a Loved One

Losing a loved one is a difficult and tragic situation to deal with. Whether the death results from a long illness or is sudden and unexpected, it can be very hard for family and friends to cope with the loss of a loved one. Although there isn't anything to take away the pain that death leaves on surviving loved ones, there are ways to cope and continue on with life.

Effects

Some people are able to cope with the loss of a loved one, but others, such as children or a spouse, may have a hard time dealing with it.

Considerations

Don't hesitate to seek grief counseling and therapy or find a support group to help surviving friends and family members cope with the loss (see Resources below).

Misconceptions

People can never be prepared for the emotional grief that comes with the loss of a loved one, even if they know the person is dying.

Warning

Try not to take your grief out on others because it can cause a rift over a situation that was not anyone's fault.

Theories/Speculation

Some people believe that after a person dies, he moves on to an afterlife or possibly is reincarnated.

Resources

• Grief Recover Support Groups
• Losing a Loved One
• Grief Counseling and Therapy

[curious51]

on 2/15/2009 Grief is a highway that we all have to go down. Grief is more difficult when you don't know the truth about their deaths, such as the case of my son's suspicious death. www.americaiswatching.org (Joshua Robinson)

[Jlr1989]

on 12/28/2008 This is a very well written article. I wrote and article similar to this about how to stay positive when a loved one recently dies. I would love to hear your thoughts on it! :)

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