Grieving the loss of a loved one is difficult to do but we all need to mourn our lost joys and joyful moments with friends and family. In this article, we will talk about some ways that we can cope with the loss of any type. We will explore ways that we can move on with our lives and grief. It is important that we accept the death of a friend or family member and find strength in the grieving process.
When a person loses a loved one or suffers through the death of a friend or family member, there are a variety of emotions that come upon us. We experience denial, anger, bargaining, depression, confusion and eventually sadness. The process of the grieving process varies for different people but the bottom line is that everyone grieves differently. There is no right way to grieve. Everyone has their own personal pattern of dealing with the loss of a loved one and as Dr. David Burns says "the best medicine is not the medicines that relieve pain, but the medicine that lifts you up."
As a bereaved family member, you have probably experienced happy moments as a child. You may remember those times when you and your friends would play in the sand or climb trees. Now, these happy moments may seem impossible to replace, but they are still important to us. As Patti Johnson says "Happiness is not a matter of having or doing, it's a matter of letting ourselves be happy."
We also experience joy when we are in a place of leadership. This can be a blessing, a disaster, or a blessing in disguise. During the days of World War II, the world was at war. America and her allies were fighting a never-ending battle to defeat Japan. The United States of America and her allies poured resources into the effort to defeat Japan and win the war. Many people lost their lives in this struggle and yet, even with all the loss, the spirit of the American people found new strength to fight and win again.
The men and women who lived through this time in history would not trade those experiences for the grief they experienced later in life. They knew how to deal with grief and joy. Those were people who understood how to move on.
When death takes someone you love, you may find yourself alone in the world. In this time of mourning, the best thing you can do for yourself is to find joy in others. The people you grieve with will likely be those who love and support you most. Try to stay away from looking at the loss as a loss of a person. This can cause unnecessary stress that distracts you from finding joy.
Focus instead on how you will celebrate the person's life. Focus on enjoying the celebration, being a part of the celebration and sharing the celebration with others. Instead of focusing on the grief of the loss, you can find joy in the celebration of the life. Sharing this happiness can help you move forward with your life.
You do not have to grieve alone in the dark. Grieve with the people you love and are connected to in meaningful ways. Find joy in sharing the sadness with those you love. If you are not sure how to grieve the loss of a loved one, consider talking with a trained therapist to find help for your grief.
Take time to connect with those close to you, whether they are family or friends. It does not matter if they are the only family or friends for a short period of time, spend some time just being together. Try new things. Go out on dates. Spending time with your loved ones is important, but it is more important to find joy in being with your friends.
There are many support groups for people who are grieving. Joining these groups can be very helpful. They can help you cope with the loss and provide you with the strength and resources needed to move forward. Even if you do not feel like joining a group right away, consider joining one eventually.
Grief is never easy to handle, and it can be made worse by simply ignoring the loss. Avoidance of the loss can prevent you from experiencing the joyful moments with your friends that otherwise might be there. Be honest with yourself about the loss that you are experiencing and talk with your friends about what you are doing to deal with it.
