Losing someone we care about can be a hard thing to deal with emotionally. When someone passes away, we are often left with many unanswered questions and a lot of pain. The people around us may also be mourning the loss, and that can make it difficult to reach out to them to get support.
Feeling like the world has stopped and things will never get better is a common reaction to losing someone we loved or cared about. As impossible as it may seem in the moment — the pain does start to fade and life does go on. But if you or someone you know is having a hard time coping with a loss, speak up and reach out for help.
Other types of loss can also be very traumatic — a break-up or loss of property due to a tragedy or natural disaster. If you’re having trouble coping with any type of loss, find some tips for getting past that pain by clicking on “Feel Better.”
The important thing to remember is that there isn’t a single, normal way to grieve. Like any difficult emotional challenge, it’s important not to push those reactions and feelings down, but to communicate openly and create the support system and plan that leads to acceptance and healing.
Children dealing with loss and grief can have an especially hard time.
HERE ARE SOME TIPS FROM OUR PARTNERS AT THE MOYER FOUNDATION ON HELPING CHILDREN UNDERSTAND DEATH AND DEAL WITH GRIEF.