Grief is normal, and an event we will all have to come to terms with at different stages of our lives. Grief may be the loss of a job, a relationship, a marriage, losing a home, a pet, or the passing of a loved one.  We might not be able to imagine our lives without them. Dying is part of living, yet it can affect us in different ways.  It can have an impact on how we function and might become a burden too great to bear.  For instance, I endured the sudden loss of my first husband. So, I do have some understanding of how difficult this time might be for you. I had out-of-control feelings and emotions that were sometimes confusing, and I felt different. I discovered that grief counselling was a valuable resource for me to unpack my feelings.  I offer grief counselling, as I wish to support others to find their spark again.  Kubler Ross explains the Five Stages of Grief as Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance.  These stages can be experienced intermittently and are not linear. Feelings of loneliness, worthlessness, despair, hopelessness, and helplessness are feelings that can be felt through the emotion of anger. Acting out with anger might become an issue for you, and if functioning normally day to day, is an effort, this might develop into complex grief.  Children often struggle to express their emotions and grieve differently from adults. For instance, my daughter was a toddler when her father passed.  My being honest helped her to process the loss. Sometimes it is helpful just to have someone to talk to.  Please let me know if you or a loved one requires my support. 

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