| Stages of grief |
- Shock and numbness
Events seem to lose their importance after the death of a loved one. This lack of feeling is nature's way of helping you to do things necessary to carry on.
- Emotional turmoil
Extremes of emotion are common throughout bereavement. Now is when friends' emotional support, sympathetic ears and reassuring words may be most needed.
- Emptiness
Although you have to face the loneliness that follows death, people are a major help in your need. This is where maintaining ties with family and friends is important.
- Acceptance
In time, renewed zest for life will follow bereavement and grief. Life will regain its
spark, and you will be on an even keel again.
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