Life After Loss
When we are grieving, it can feel as if life will never again regain its original spark. Daily obligations may seem overwhelming as we grapple with numbness or intense emotions. The Kübler-Ross “Five Stages of Grief” model was groundbreaking in 1969 but Kübler-Ross, herself, has since modified the framework. We now understand that people grieve for people and loved ones, but also their homelands, loss of memory or opportunities missed. Ongoing research has revealed new information about how people grieve, confirmed there is no “wrong” way to grieve, and not everyone experiences the same emotions. You can see an overview of grief here:
https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-5-stages-of-loss-and-grief
The following articles contain insights about the process of grieving, 6 coping skills, and resources for ongoing support. Many people find the “Ball in a Box” analogy of grief comforting and helpful. You can check it all out here:
https://psychcentral.com/blog/coping-with-grief-ball-and-box-analogy
LOSING A FURRY FAMILY MEMBER
Research has shown that we grieve over the loss of pets much the same way we grieve the loss of people in our lives. However, language barriers, the concept of guardianship, and the need for assisted transition (euthanasia) further complicate the grief process. Furry family members are “not just animals,” and it is okay if you feel the loss of a pet deeply. Consider reviewing the articles above as you navigate your experience of loss.
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