Courtesy of the Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/end-of-life/in-depth/grief/art-20045340
Grief doesn’t magically end at a certain point after a loved one’s death. Reminders often bring back the pain of loss. Here’s help coping — and healing.
When a loved one dies, you might be faced with grief over your loss again and again — sometimes even years later. Feelings of grief might return on the anniversary of your loved one’s death, birthday or other special days throughout the year.
These feelings, sometimes called an anniversary reaction, aren’t necessarily a setback in the grieving process. They’re a reflection that your loved one’s life was important to you.
To continue on the path toward healing, know what to expect — and how to cope with reminders of your loss. (Continue Reading, “Grief: Coping with Reminders“)
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