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Dear {NAME}, The pain of losing someone can be all-consuming. It can feel like a physical ache or a
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Dear {NAME}, The pain of losing someone can be all-consuming. It can feel like a physical ache or a wave of completely unexpected emotions like anger, guilt, or even relief. For others, itâs a spiritual challenge, casting doubt on our firmest beliefs. The last time I confronted the heartbreak of losing a loved one, none of it was textbook. You may relate to these experiences, and you probably have your own to add to the list. Death is a universal certainty, and it touches us all in unique ways. But you know what? Many of us who live through loss still believe that there is a ârightâ way to experience it and that a linear path lies ahead of us. To resolve our suffering and restore a sense of normalcy, we assume we must take certain steps â mourning, anger, bargaining â whatever weâve heard is âbest.â If youâve ever felt this way or worked with a client who has, I donât blame you in the slightest. Itâs drummed in by the media: "Stay active; stick to a routine."
You may get advice from others: "You'll feel better soon. Try not to worry about it so much."
Even psychological frameworks for grief and bereavement are pretty prescriptive and scheduled, if weâre being honest. I believe the only thing worth knowing about grief is that itâs complex. As you walk beside bereaved clients or through your own personal struggle, I am convinced that you are not doing it wrong. Donât worry too much about when youâll get through it, and donât judge yourself for not being able to take the pain away. As distressing, agonizing, or confusing as it is, your pathway to adjustment is uniquely personal. And you, like I did, will get there in your own time. I am sure of it. Stay safe and listen to you,
Seph Seph Fontane Pennock
Co-founder
PositivePsychology.com P.S. If you are interested in helping others analyze their own way of grieving, you can find an exercise on the multidimensional nature of bereavement (and more) in our [17 Grief and Bereavement Exercises](. © PositivePsychology. com Sent to: {EMAIL} |  PositivePsychology.com, Gandhiplein 16, 6229HN Maastricht, The Netherlands
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