When Someone You Love is Grieving
Grief is as individual as those who experience it, so there’s no such thing as a “how-to” guide for helping a grieving friend. Part of supporting a person in mourning is to sensitively assess what would be most helpful to them given their personality and circumstances. However, there is some general guidance we can all keep in mind for more effectively supporting a loved one who is grieving.
Why Am I Still Sad?Understanding Grief
Grief is a natural response to all kinds of loss - changing relationships, losing a job, moving to a new city, experiencing decreased physical or mental functioning, confronting death, or even becoming disillusioned about the state of the world. Grief may continue to wash over us in waves for weeks, months, or even years after a significant loss. However, understanding grief and our response to it may help us cope with the waves when they come.