Society teaches you that experiencing grief is wrong or bad. The Grief Recovery Method challenges that misconception, helping you to understand that grief is a natural, necessary process.
Though it seems unfair, we all deal with grief. When it's your turn, remember that your children are watching. How you operate and grieve will set an example for them.
A few years ago I lost a dear college friend, Esteban, to a drunk driving accident. When I received the news, I was engulfed in a fog for about 30 minutes. As I emerged from that haze, I began to reflect on our relationship.
In the wake of tragedy, it's important to remember that feeling pain and grief is a natural part of being human. Whether it's a public shooting or a violent natural disaster, your emotions are valid.
Grief is the conflicting feelings caused by a change in or an end to a familiar pattern of behavior. This means you grieve anything that disrupts your routine or alters your familiar surroundings. Yes, even life events that most people would consider happy.