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When A Loved One Dies: Coping With Grief

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Surviving Loss

There are no easy answers for coping when someone close to you dies. Most individuals experience common reactions to grief after losing a loved one. However, grief is a highly individual and unique process.

Your own response will be unique based on the following:

  • Your personality and coping skills.
  • Your cultural and religious background.
  • The individual you have lost.
  • How the loss affects your daily life.
  • How much support you have from family and friends.

Recovering from loss can be slow, hard work. Allow yourself to experience the painful emotions that arise; do not neglect your physical health.

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